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interruption

UK
/ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/
US
/ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/

Translations

interruptionnoun
interruptions
pl
UK
/ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/
US
/ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/
The sudden interruption of the meeting caused confusion among the participants.
L'interruption soudaine de la réunion a semé la confusion parmi les participants.
Additional translations
coupureSurtout pour une interruption de service, d’alimentation ou de flux.
interruptionPour une prise de parole ou une action qui dérange le déroulement normal.
Synonyms
halt
disruption
interference
pause
intervening
disturbance
obstruction
break
interruptionadjective
UK
/ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/
US
/ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/
Used attributively in combinations such as "interruption costs"; ungradable.
Additional translations
interruptifRare, surtout dans un contexte technique ou administratif.

Definitions

interruptionnoun
The act of stopping or hindering a process or activity temporarily.
The sudden interruption of the meeting caused confusion among the participants.
A break or pause in continuity or progress.
There was an interruption in the power supply due to the storm.
An instance of someone speaking or acting in a way that disrupts another person's speech or activity.
Her constant interruptions during the lecture were quite distracting.
interruptionadjective
Relating to or intended for situations in which activity is stopped or disrupted.
The company purchased an interruption insurance policy.
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