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interrupter

UK
/ˌɪntəˈrʌptə/
US
/ˌɪntəˈrʌptɚ/

Translations

interrupternoun
interrupters
pl
UK
/ˌɪntəˈrʌptə/
US
/ˌɪntəˈrʌptɚ/
The interrupter in the circuit stopped the flow of electricity.
Прерыватель в цепи остановил поток электричества.
Additional translations
размыкатель
переключатель
Synonyms
disruptor
obstruction
interferer
disturber
interruptor
interrupteradjective
UK
/ˌɪntəˈrʌptə/
US
/ˌɪntəˈrʌptər/
Used attributively before a noun to describe something that interrupts, especially in technical contexts.

Definitions

interrupternoun
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.
interrupteradjective
Designing, intended, or serving to interrupt, especially an electrical circuit.
The technician installed an interrupter switch to safeguard the equipment.
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