interrupt
verb (used with object)
to cause or make a break in the continuity or uniformity of (a course, process, condition, etc.).
interrupts
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present tense formof interrupt (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Their crunch interrupts the softness of the turkey, cheese and sauces; their salt seasons the sandwich; and their pucker sharpens the lemon mayo and smoky-sweet romesco.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026
A phone call would be a lot worse mostly because it puts you on the spot and interrupts your day.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026
Millions of people worldwide live with obstructive sleep apnea, a common disorder that repeatedly interrupts breathing during sleep.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 9, 2026
Today, admission of outright deception barely interrupts the news cycle.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
“Please comrade, don’t—” “Just go,” the soldier interrupts him.
From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung
