interrupt

/ˈɪntəɹˌʌpt/

/ˌɪntɝˈəpt/

to interrupt

MAIN VERB

to pause or stop the continuity of a process

synonyms : break up

destroy the peace or tranquility of

synonyms : disturb

interfere in someone else's activity

synonyms : disrupt

terminate

synonyms : break

Interrupt

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

Examples

1. Anna is so rude, she always interrupts when others are speaking.

2. My brother has the annoying habit of interrupting others.

3. We were interrupted by a waiter checking to see if everything was OK.

4. We were making a decision when the phone rang and interrupted us.