interrupt
/ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/
break in, disturb
📚 Meanings
- 1.
To stop someone or something for a short time.
"Sorry to interrupt, but the meeting is starting."
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Sorry to interrupt, but the meeting is starting.
Sorry to interrupt, but the meeting is starting.
He kept interrupting me while I was speaking.
He kept interrupting me while I was speaking.
A power cut interrupted the broadcast.
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How do you pronounce interrupt?
interrupt is pronounced [/ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does interrupt mean?
interrupt means "break in, disturb". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is interrupt?
interrupt is a Intermediate-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with interrupt?
Example: "Sorry to interrupt, but the meeting is starting." — used to mean "break in, disturb".
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