interrupt
Pronunciation: [ɪnˈtərʌpt]
Word
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?
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