Interrupter

Pronunciation: /ˈˌɪntɝəptˈɝ/

Interrupter (noun)

  1. A device that stops or controls the flow of electricity in a circuit.
  2. 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

Synonyms of Interrupter

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Interrupter

  • one who continues a process or conversation