Interrupter
Pronunciation: /ˈˌɪntɝəptˈɝ/
Interrupter (noun)
- A device that stops or controls the flow of electricity in a circuit.
- A person who stops someone from speaking by speaking over them.
Examples
- An interrupter can stop the flow of electricity safely.
- An interrupter often disrupts conversations at meetings.
Common collocations: safety device, flow control, frequent interrupter, social situation