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interrupter

/ˌɪntəˈrʌptə/

/ˌɪntəˈrʌptɚ/

interrupternoun

interrupters

/ˌɪntəˈrʌptə/

/ˌɪntəˈrʌptɚ/

Translations

The interrupter in the circuit stopped the flow of electricity.

Прерыватель в цепи остановил поток электричества.

Additional translations

Definitions

A person who interrupts someone else while they are speaking.

The interrupter kept cutting in during the meeting, making it difficult for others to follow the discussion.

A device or mechanism that interrupts an electrical circuit.

The circuit interrupter tripped, preventing any damage to the electrical system during the power surge.

Synonyms

interrupteradjective

/ˌɪntəˈrʌptə/

/ˌɪntəˈrʌptər/

Used attributively before a noun to describe something that interrupts, especially in technical contexts.

Definitions

Designing, intended, or serving to interrupt, especially an electrical circuit.

The technician installed an interrupter switch to safeguard the equipment.