Interruption

Pronunciation: /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/

Interruption (noun)

  1. An event that stops or breaks the flow of something happening.
  2. A pause or break in someone's speech or activity caused by someone else.

Examples

  • An interruption can disrupt the flow of a conversation.
  • An interruption during the speech can confuse the audience.

Common collocations: unexpected interruption, brief interruption, verbal interruption, frequent interruption

Synonyms of Interruption

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Interruption

  • — The opposite of interruption, indicating ongoing action.
  • — Refers to a state of being steady and uninterrupted.