Interrupt

Pronunciation: /ˌɪntərˈʌpt/

Interrupt (verb)

  1. to stop someone from speaking by saying or doing something.
  2. to make an activity or process stop for a short time.
  3. to break the flow or continuity of something.

Examples

  • Please don't interrupt while I'm talking.
  • He interrupted her during the meeting.

Common collocations: rudely interrupt, constantly interrupt, interrupt a meeting, interrupt a conversation, interrupt the flow

Synonyms of Interrupt

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Interrupt

  • — when describing ongoing actions
  • — when describing uninterrupted progress