English dictionary

interrupt

/,/I/nt/@/'r/@/pt/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out

noun.phenomenon

Source: WordNet 3.0

make a break in

verb.communication

Examples
We interrupt the program for the following messages.

Synonyms break up cut off disrupt

Source: WordNet 3.0
destroy the peace or tranquility of

verb.change

Examples
Don't interrupt me when I'm reading.

Synonyms disturb

Source: WordNet 3.0
interfere in someone else's activity

verb.change

Examples
Please don't interrupt me while I'm on the phone.

Synonyms disrupt

Source: WordNet 3.0
terminate

verb.change

Examples
She interrupted her pregnancy.

Synonyms ax axe break close out

Source: WordNet 3.0
To break into, or between; to stop, or hinder by breaking in upon the course or progress of; to interfere with the current or motion of; to cause a temporary cessation of; as, to <i>interrupt</i> the remarks of anyone speaking.

verb

Source: webster1913