interruptn.
/ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/, U.S. /ˌɪn(t)əˈrəpt/ Computing.
The action (usually automatic) of interrupting the execution of a program as a result of the need for the immediate execution of another program, after which the original program is automatically resumed.
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society > computing and information technology > programming language > programme execution > [noun] > interrupt
interrupt1957
1957 Computers & Automation VI. 17/2 The interrupt feature of the 1103A will no doubt be embodied in many future computers.
1967 Technol. Week 23 Jan. 11/1 (advt.) Sigma 5 can deal with foreground real-time interrupts in 6 microseconds.
1969 P. B. Jordain Condensed Computer Encycl. 257 Some interrupts are initiated by the computer operator when he wants to give a command, or by a remote user who wishes to request service.
1970 O. Dopping Computers & Data Processing vi. 106 In older computers, the response to an error discovered by the built-in checks was usually to stop... In modern machines, the response usually is an interrupt..which automatically gives a branch to a special routine for analyzing and, if possible, correcting the error.
1970 O. Dopping Computers & Data Processing ix. 126 During these time intervals, the computer can run a background program which is not a real-time job. When a transaction has been input, perhaps over a telecommunication line, an interrupt signal causes the CPU to hand over control to the real-time program. When the transaction is dealt with.., a return jump to background takes place.
Compounds
interrupt handler n. a routine that deals with interrupts and returns control to the main program afterwards.
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society > computing and information technology > programming language > programme execution > [noun] > interrupt > interrupt handling
interrupt handling1966
vectoring1977
interrupt handler1978
1963 Information Processing Jrnl. 2 209/2 The IBM 7070 STRETCH machine requires, by its speed and design, some resident routine, monitor, or interruption handler.]
1978 H. Lorin in J. Belzer et al. Encycl. Computer Sci. & Technol. XI. 399 The function of the interrupt handler is to save the registers and other status information about the interrupted program..so that the program can be resumed at its point of disruption at some time in the future.
1982 P. E. Burton Dict. Minicomputing & Microcomputing 139 The interrupt handler processes interrupt signals from peripheral devices and resolves contentions for the services of the cpu.
interrupt handling n.
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society > computing and information technology > programming language > programme execution > [noun] > interrupt > interrupt handling
interrupt handling1966
vectoring1977
interrupt handler1978
1966 Proc. IEEE 54 1812 (heading) A method of processor selection for interrupt handling in a multiprocessor system.
1985 Personal Computer World Feb. 169/3 Probably the most surprising and most useful..is when, which incorporates interrupt-handling into a program.
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† interruptadj.
Obsolete.
Interrupted, in various senses: see the verb. In quot. 1667, Forming an interval or breach between two parts of something. Usually construed as past participle.
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the world > action or operation > difficulty > hindrance > [adjective] > hindered
interrupt1412
letteda1425
hindered1644
impedite1662
embarrassed1677
obstructed1749
entrammelled1822
tucked up1888
snagged1977
the world > relative properties > order > order, sequence, or succession > continuity or uninterruptedness > discontinuity or interrupted condition > [adjective] > interrupted
interrupt1412
interrupted1552
intermitted1557
interruptive1643
broken1712
the world > space > [adjective] > forming an intervening space
interrupt1667
1412–20 J. Lydgate tr. Hist. Troy iv. xxix. (Digby 230) lf. 130/2 Free eleccioun Not interrupte by mediacioun Of brocage.
a1500 (?c1450) Merlin vi. 105 Ne therfore shull ye nothynge be inteript.
c1500 Blowbols Test. 206 in W. C. Hazlitt Remains Early Pop. Poetry Eng. (1864) I. 102 I wold they shold for no thing Be interupt of their possessouns.
1502 tr. Ordynarye of Crysten Men (de Worde) iv. xxiii. sig. ggv Suche wyll may be interrept [Fr. se peut interrompre] and deuysed in many maners.
1549 H. Latimer 2nd Serm. before Kynges Maiestie 4th Serm. sig. Ni Prayer is neuer interrupte but by wickednes.
1667 J. Milton Paradise Lost iii. 84 Our adversarie, whom no bounds Prescrib'd, no barrs of Hell..nor yet the main Abyss Wide interrupt can hold. View more context for this quotation
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interruptv.
/ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/, U.S. /ˌɪn(t)əˈrəpt/ 1.
a. transitive. To break in upon (an action, process, or condition, esp. speech or discourse); to break the continuity of (something) in time; to break off, to hinder the course or continuance of, cause to cease or stop (usually temporarily).
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the mind > language > speech > interruption > interrupt (speech) [verb (transitive)]
forbreakc1374
interrupta1420
recoupc1450
lardc1550
interturb1554
intercept1581
parenthese1635
punctuate1848
puncture1896
the world > action or operation > difficulty > hindrance > types or manners of hindrance > hinder in specific manner [verb (transitive)] > by interference
mareOE
disturbc1386
annoyc1405
interrupta1420
ail1499
blent1530
forelay1571
intervene1588
intervent1600
interpose1615
disrupt1817
derange1848
to put a crimp in (also into, on)1889
crab1899
the world > relative properties > order > order, sequence, or succession > continuity or uninterruptedness > discontinuity or interrupted condition > break the continuity of or interrupt [verb (transitive)]
discontinuea1398
breakc1400
interrupta1420
intermit1557
takea1586
interpellate1599
interfalk1621
snapa1790
fault1837
a1420 T. Hoccleve De Regimine Principum 1231 For as moche as it nat to me sit, Your tale for to interrupte or breke.
a1529 J. Skelton Magnyfycence (?1530) sig. Aiiii Who made you so bolde to interrupe my tale.
a1538 T. Starkey Dial. Pole & Lupset (1989) 24 I wyl not interrupt your communycatyon, now in the myddys.
1599 H. Buttes Dyets Dry Dinner sig. D2 They hinder, disturbe, and interrupt the course..of other mens matters.
1615 G. Sandys Relation of Journey 18 Not one of us but had his sleepe interrupted by fearfull dreames.
1673 W. Temple Observ. United Provinces i. 5 Flanders was erected into a County, which changed the Title of Forester for that of Count, without interrupting the Succession.
a1781 R. Watson Hist. Reign Philip III (1783) ii. 133 The army of the states was at hand to interrupt his operations.
1838 G. P. R. James Robber I. iv. 74 Do not let anything which has passed to-day interrupt our friendship.
1861 G. Ross W. Bell's Dict. Law Scotl. (rev. ed.) 471/2 The acts whereby..prescriptions may be legally interrupted, and in effect put an end to.
b. To break the continuity of (something) in space or serial order; to make an interval or breach between the parts of (something continuous); to stand in the way of, obstruct (e.g. a view).
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the world > space > relative position > condition or fact of being interjacent > be or make interjacent [verb (transitive)] > break the continuity of or separate by an interval
interrupt1679
interval1716
to take time out1892
1679 J. Owen Χριστολογια. vi. 79 As a beam interrupted from its continuity unto the Sun, is immediately deprived of light.
1702 Clarendon's Hist. Rebellion I. ii. 95 There being neither Tree nor Bush to interrupt his Charge.
1774 T. Pennant Tour Scotl. 1772 166 The land is so interrupted with rocks, that the natives, instead of the plough are obliged to make use of the spade.
1794 A. Radcliffe Myst. of Udolpho I. i. 35 They interrupt my prospects.
2. To break in upon (a person) while doing something, esp. speaking; to hinder from proceeding with some action; to cause to stop (usually temporarily) in what one is doing.
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the mind > language > speech > interruption > interrupt (speech) [verb (transitive)] > interrupt (a person)
to fang upa1400
interrupt1413
interpel1541
catch1670
to take up1885
to draw up1905
the world > action or operation > difficulty > hindrance > types or manners of hindrance > hinder in specific manner [verb (transitive)] > by interference > specifically a person
interrupt1413
interpel1541
1413 Pilgr. Sowle (1859) i. xvi. 17 There roose vp soone a lady and enterrupte me of my wordes.
c1430 J. Lydgate Stans Puer 69 (Lamb. MS. 853) Intrippe no man where so þat þou wende, No man in his tale [1450–60MS. Harl. 2251 Interrupt nat..None other mans tale].
1578 T. Nicholas tr. F. Lopez de Gómara Pleasant Hist. Conquest W. India 40 The poore Indians durst not once interrupt them.
1639 T. B. tr. J.-P. Camus Certain Moral Relations in S. Du Verger tr. J.-P. Camus Admirable Events 302 It were a grosse incivility to interrupt them in their conversation.
1709 R. Steele Tatler No. 45 Florio, who never interrupted any Man living when he was speaking.
1887 J. Ruskin Præterita II. xii. 421 I couldn't bear being interrupted in anything I was about.
3. absol. or intransitive (from 1 or 2). (Also quasi-transitive with the words spoken as object = to say in interruption.)
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the world > action or operation > difficulty > hindrance > types or manners of hindrance > [verb (intransitive)] > hinder by interference
interrupt1412
intervene1649
to break in1657
intercedea1661
to queer the pitch1846
to throw a monkey wrench into the machinery1907
to gum (up) the works1932
to throw a spanner in the works1934
the mind > language > speech > interruption > interrupt or interpose [verb (intransitive)]
chop in1550
to speak in a man's cast1580
to break through1659
interpose1667
interrupt1667
to break in1705
to catch up1764
to get ina1774
to strike in1791
to get a word, etc. in edgeways1824
1412–20 J. Lydgate tr. Hist. Troy v. xxxviii, (Digby 230) lf. 188 b/2 Ther shal no man reclayme ne sei nay, Interrupte ne make no delay.
1667 J. Milton Paradise Lost ix. 512 As one who sought access, but feard To interrupt, side-long he works his way. View more context for this quotation
1828 W. Scott Fair Maid of Perth ii, in Chron. Canongate 2nd Ser. III. 33 ‘Ay, truly,’ interrupted the Glover; ‘and I so counselled and commanded thee.’
1871 B. Jowett tr. Plato Dialogues I. 211 By Zeus, said Ctesippus, interrupting, I only wish that you would give me some proof.
1871 B. Jowett tr. Plato Dialogues I. 215 Please not to interrupt, my good friend.
a. an action, etc. Obsolete.
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the world > action or operation > difficulty > hindrance > hindering completely or preventing > hinder completely or prevent [verb (transitive)]
forbidc1000
forrunc1275
forbar1303
before-comec1384
withstanda1400
withholdc1400
prevenec1485
supprime1490
interrupt1497
resist?a1513
prevent1522
discourage1528
prohibit1531
stop1534
forleta1555
bar1559
to bar by and main1567
disbar1567
to cut off1576
embar1577
forestall1579
obvent1588
cancel1594
waylay1625
suppress1651
antevene1655
arceate1657
exarceate1657
interpel1722
stump1858
estop1876
plug1887
pre-empt1957
deter1961
1497 J. Alcock Mons Perfeccionis (de Worde) B iij This holy ghost interrupte this desyre, and apperyd.
1548 Hall's Vnion: Edward IV f. ccxliiv To the onely intent, that the mariage should herafter, neither be interrupted nor broken.
1632 J. Hayward tr. G. F. Biondi Eromena 141 The neighbours would have been awaked, and so the execution of their designes interrupted.
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the world > action or operation > difficulty > hindrance > hindering completely or preventing > hinder completely or prevent [verb (transitive)] > thwart or foil
false?c1225
confoundc1315
blenk?a1400
matea1400
interrupt1464
blench1485
fruster?a1513
frustrate?a1513
infatuate1533
disappoint1545
prevent1555
foila1564
blank1566
thwart1581
confute1589
dispurpose1607
shorten1608
foola1616
vain1628
balk1635
throwa1650
scotch1654
bafflea1674
crossbar1680
transverse1770
tomahawk1773
throttle1825
wreck1855
stultify1865
derail1889
to pull the plug1923
rank1924
1464 in Manners & Househ. Expenses Eng. (1841) 184 I schal nat interepte heme deweryng is lyffe.
1481 W. Caxton tr. Myrrour of Worlde i. xiii. 41 Ther is noman that coude interrupte hym of ony thing that he wolde preue.
1604 King James VI & I Counterblaste to Tobacco sig. B3 To interrupt them of their due function.
1620 Bp. J. Hall Honor Married Clergie Ep. Ded. sig. A2 Satan enuying me this happinesse, interrupts me by the malice of an importune Aduersary.
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society > law > legislation > make (laws) or establish as law [verb (transitive)] > suspend (a law)
interrupt1430
suspend1535
1430–40 J. Lydgate tr. Bochas Fall of Princes (1554) iv. v. 103 b Al their statutes by which thei were made fre He interrupted of force and not of right.
1587 Sir P. Sidney & A. Golding tr. P. de Mornay Trewnesse Christian Relig. xxxiii. 623 God created nature, and hath giuen it a Lawe, which Lawe he will haue it to followe. Neuerthelesse somtymes..he interrupteth it,..to make vs to know that he is Lord of nature.
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the world > existence and causation > creation > destruction > destroy [verb (transitive)] > bring to ruin or put an end to > cut short or check
interrupt1570
nip1600
1570 in J. Cranstoun Satirical Poems Reformation (1891) I. xx. 176 The Cup, Quhairwith oft tymes, for saikles crymes, Mennis lyues he Interup.
1608 E. Topsell Hist. Serpents 132 So soone as a great Crocodile is discouered, there is such watch and care taken to interrupt and kill him for hope of the reward, that he cannot long escape aliue.
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