interruption

[in-tuh-ruhp-shuhn]

noun

1. an act or instance of interrupting.

2. the state of being interrupted. interrupted.

3. something that interrupts.

4. cessation; intermission.

interruption

/ ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən /

noun

1. something that interrupts, such as a comment, question, or action

2. an interval or intermission

3. the act of interrupting or the state of being interrupted

Other Word Forms

• reinterruption noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of interruption¹

1350–1400; Middle English interrupcio ( u ) n < Latin interruptiōn- (stem of interruptiō ). See interrupt, -ion

Example Sentences

Knowing that I wouldn’t be disturbed by friends or family while sitting on the back porch long before the sun came up added to the sensation of being free from interruption before the day began.

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“Aligning our schedule with the world’s top leagues will strengthen our clubs’ global competitiveness, create better opportunities in the transfer market, and ensure our Audi MLS Cup Playoffs take center stage without interruption.

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"Aligning our calendar with the world's major leagues will strengthen the global competitiveness of our clubs, create better opportunities in the transfer market, and ensure that our playoffs take center stage without interruption."

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When Ifab met last month, there was a "particular focus on further measures to improve the flow of play and minimise interruptions".

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“I’m worried about this section. They’re not gonna suddenly cut to it,” Bailey said just before a clip of his tape played, which included the interruption on the theater’s intercom.

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Related Words

• blackout 
• breach 
• delay 
• disruption 
• disturbance 
• hiatus 
• hitch 
• intrusion 
• layoff 
• letup 
• pause 
• rupture 
• stoppage 
• suspension