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interrupting

UK
/ˌɪn.təˈrʌp.tɪŋ/
US
/ˌɪn.təˈrʌp.tɪŋ/

Translations

interruptinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˌɪntəˈrʌptɪŋ/
US
/ˌɪntəˈrʌptɪŋ/
More precise tag for participial adjective use.
The interrupting questions during the lecture were quite distracting.
Вмешивающиеся вопросы во время лекции были довольно отвлекающими.
The interrupting noise made it hard to concentrate.
Прерывающий шум мешал сосредоточиться.
Synonyms
obtrusive
interruptive
intrusive
disruptive
interjecting
break-in
cutting-in
interposing
intervening
disturbing
interruptingnoun
UK
/ˌɪntəˈrʌptɪŋ/
US
/ˌɪntəˈrʌptɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun meaning the act of interrupting.
Synonyms
interposing
obstruction
disturbance
intercession
interlude
cut-in
break
intervention
intrusion
interjection
interruption
interruptverb

interrupting

Gerund

interrupted
Past Simple
interrupted
Past Participle
interrupting
Gerund
UK
/ˌɪn.təˈrʌpt/
US
/ˌɪn.təˈrʌpt/
Please do not interrupt me while I am speaking.
Пожалуйста, не перебивайте меня, пока я говорю.
The storm will interrupt the outdoor concert.
Шторм прервет концерт на открытом воздухе.
Synonyms
intervene
pause
stop
disrupt
break
disturb
halt
cut in
Antonyms
proceed
continue

Definitions

interruptinggerund / present participle
Causing a break or disruption in continuity or progress.
The interrupting noise from the construction site made it difficult to concentrate on work.
interruptingnoun
The act or process of breaking the continuity of something or stopping someone while they are speaking.
Constant interrupting can derail a productive meeting.
interruptverb
To stop the continuous progress of an activity or process.
The loud noise interrupted the meeting.
To break the continuity of a line or surface.
The river interrupts the landscape, creating a natural boundary.
To stop someone from speaking by saying or doing something.
Please don't interrupt me while I'm talking.
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