Interception

Pronunciation: /ˌɪntərˈsɛpʃən/

Interception (noun)

  1. the act of catching a ball meant for someone else in sports.
  2. the act of stopping or catching a message or signal before it reaches its destination.
  3. the act of stopping someone or something from moving from one place to another.

Examples

  • The player's interception changed the game's outcome.
  • An interception can turn the tide in a football match.

Common collocations: make an interception, successful interception, crucial interception, interception of communication, prevent interception

Synonyms of Interception

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Interception

  • — In contexts where interception means capturing or holding.
  • — In contexts where interception means preventing passage.