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单词 interrupting
释义

interrupt

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verb

in·​ter·​rupt ˌin-tə-ˈrəpt How to pronounce interrupt (audio)
interrupted; interrupting; interrupts

transitive verb

1
: to stop or hinder by breaking in
interrupted the speaker with frequent questions
2
: to break the uniformity or continuity of
a hot spell occasionally interrupted by a period of cool weather

intransitive verb

: to break in upon an action
especially : to break in with questions or remarks while another is speaking
interruptible
ˌin-tə-ˈrəp-tə-bəl How to pronounce interrupt (audio)
adjective
interruptive
ˌin-tə-ˈrəp-tiv How to pronounce interrupt (audio)
adverb

interrupt

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noun

in·​ter·​rupt ˌin-tə-ˈrəpt How to pronounce interrupt (audio)
ˈin-tə-ˌrəpt
: a feature of a computer that permits the temporary interruption of one activity (such as the execution of a program) in order to perform another
also : the interruption itself

Synonyms

Verb

  • break in
  • chime in
  • chip in [chiefly British]
  • cut in
  • interpose
  • intrude
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Example Sentences

Verb It's not polite to interrupt. His dinner was interrupted by a phone call. We interrupt this program to bring you a special announcement. Every summer periods of cool weather occasionally interrupt the intense heat.
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Family, careers and moving can interrupt friendships, as well as growing apart. Tribune News Service, al, 4 Aug. 2022 The ruling will not interrupt operations at the nation’s tallest dam, a 770-foot structure on the Feather River in Butte County. Bob Egelko, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Aug. 2022 The presiding officer for the meeting may interrupt, warn or stop a person from giving their comment if that person is being disruptive to the meeting or not addressing the topic at hand. Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 15 July 2022 Biologic medications, which are often recommended for people with more severe psoriasis, alter the immune system to interrupt the disease cycle, per the Mayo Clinic. Korin Miller, SELF, 5 July 2022 And the big man will briefly interrupt his routine and his laser focus, remove his game face for the duration, nod a few times, maybe raise a fist in reciprocal gratitude. Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 July 2022 Adding another virus to the mix, permanently and without any real off-season, could interrupt education and wreak professional and economic havoc. Melody Schreiber, The New Republic, 23 May 2022 Issues such as a lack of Wi-Fi or a printer malfunction can interrupt workflow. Wai Wong, Forbes, 23 May 2022 Companies have said the law could interrupt shipments and raise compliance costs, and many have taken steps to either reorganize or scrutinize their supply chains. Richard Vanderford, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022
Noun
In Alaska, Gibbs and McGee interrupt Sonova CEO Sonia Eberhard at the groundbreaking ceremony for the copper ore mine. Sara Netzley, EW.com, 12 Oct. 2021 Hearing their own name is a pattern interrupt that gets their attention. Forbes, 5 July 2021 Hearing that Jennifer has just called the president a misogynist on CNN, Nora has another advisor interrupt POTUS' on-camera interview. Nick Schager, EW.com, 13 Sep. 2021 Even today, when the sun is shining and Dearborn, the center of Detroit's Arab community, is bustling, planes overhead rumbling along their flight path to Metro Airport interrupt Nabhan. Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2021 The starter interrupt may allow the vehicle to start when the transmission is not in PARK. Detroit Free Press, 7 May 2021 The starter interrupt may allow the vehicle to start when the transmission is not in PARK. Detroit Free Press, 7 May 2021 The starter interrupt may allow the vehicle to start when the transmission is not in PARK. Detroit Free Press, 7 May 2021 The starter interrupt may allow the vehicle to start when the transmission is not in PARK. Detroit Free Press, 7 May 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English, from Latin interruptus, past participle of interrumpere, from inter- + rumpere to break — more at reave

First Known Use

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun

1957, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

interrupt

verb

in·​ter·​rupt ˌin-tə-ˈrəpt How to pronounce interrupt (audio)
interrupted; interrupting
1
: to stop or hinder by breaking in
Don't interrupt our conversation.
2
: to break the sameness or course of
A loud crash interrupted the silence.

interrupting

verb

present participle of interrupt
as in intruding
to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion it's rude to interrupt when someone is making an important point

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • intruding
  • bothering
  • adding
  • interposing
  • cutting in
  • breaking in
  • chiming in
  • chipping in
  • contributing
  • horning in
  • putting in
  • barging (in)
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