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interrupt

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈtərʌpt]

Word

Learn how to use interrupt in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “communication”

(verb) to stop someone from speaking or doing something by saying or doing something. When you interrupt, you break into what someone else is saying or doing, like when you talk while someone else is sharing a story.

Example

I tried not to interrupt my friend when she was telling her story.

Example

He didn't interrupt the teacher, even when he had a question.

Example

Why did you interrupt her while she was talking?

Context: “activity”

(verb) to stop an activity or process for a short time. This can happen if something happens suddenly, like when the power goes out during a game.

Example

The phone call interrupted my homework, so I took a break.

Example

The game was not interrupted at all, and everyone enjoyed it.

Example

Did anything interrupt your movie last night?

How to pronounce interrupt

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈtərʌpt]

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