Interrupting
Pronunciation: /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪŋ/
Interrupting (verb)
- to speak or act while another person is talking, so they must pause or stop.
- to stop an activity for a short time, so it cannot continue smoothly.
- to force a computer or system to stop what it is doing and respond to a new event.
Examples
- Interrupting the speaker makes the meeting feel rude.
- Interrupting her question stops the explanation quickly.