interruption
Americannoun
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an act or instance of interrupting.
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the state of being interrupted. interrupted.
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something that interrupts.
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cessation; intermission.
noun
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something that interrupts, such as a comment, question, or action
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an interval or intermission
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the act of interrupting or the state of being interrupted
Other Word Forms
- reinterruption noun
Etymology
Origin of interruption
1350–1400; Middle English interrupcio ( u ) n < Latin interruptiōn- (stem of interruptiō ). See interrupt, -ion
Example Sentences
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When video streaming platforms were first launched, they were marketed as an affordable way to watch your favorite movies without the interruption of an ad break.
From Los Angeles Times
In March, Nasa had to roll it back to the assembly building after an interruption in the flow of helium to the upper stage was detected during a fuelling test.
From BBC
Disputes over carriage fees between station owners and pay-TV providers often result in blackouts and service interruptions to consumers.
From Los Angeles Times
Commentators fill the resulting hours of dead air with personal anecdotes, weaving a charming one-sided conversation through the occasional interruption of athletics.
From Salon
James and I watched him for a moment, rattled by the interruption and the ting, ting of the hammer on iron.
From Literature
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