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to interrupt
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interromper, parar
to stop or pause a process, activity, etc. temporarily
Transitive: to interrupt a process or activity
Example
She interrupted the meeting to ask a question.
Ela interrompeu a reunião para fazer uma pergunta.
He interrupted the lecture to clarify a point.
Ele interrompeu a palestra para esclarecer um ponto.
02
interromper, perturbar
to disturb or disrupt the calmness or serenity of a situation or person
Transitive: to interrupt sb/sth
Example
A sudden argument interrupted the peaceful dinner, leaving everyone uncomfortable.
Uma discussão repentina interrompeu o jantar pacífico, deixando todos desconfortáveis.
The sirens interrupted the otherwise peaceful night in the city.
As sirenes interromperam a noite de outra forma pacífica na cidade.
03
interromper, cortar a palavra
to stop someone from speaking by speaking or acting before they finish
Transitive: to interrupt sb
Example
The teacher interrupted the student to correct a misunderstanding.
O professor interrompeu o aluno para corrigir um mal-entendido.
Interrupting the speaker, she asked a question that could n’t wait.
Interrompendo o orador, ela fez uma pergunta que não podia esperar.
04
interromper, quebrar
to disrupt or break the continuous flow or smoothness of something
Transitive: to interrupt sth
Example
A colorful painting on the wall interrupted the otherwise dull decor.
Uma pintura colorida na parede interrompeu a decoração de outra forma monótona.
The tree roots interrupted the sidewalk, creating uneven surfaces.
As raízes da árvore interromperam a calçada, criando superfícies irregulares.
Interrupt
01
interrupção, sinal de interrupção
a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out
