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interrupt

verb

/ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/

Meaning

to stop someone from speaking or doing something by suddenly saying or doing something

She tried not to interrupt while he was speaking.

interrupt the flow

disturb, hinder, intrude, disrupt, break in

continue, allow, support

interrupt the conversation, interrupt the process, rudely interrupt

to press and move something firmly against a surface; to apply pressure with movement

to live in; to occupy as a dwelling

to move air forcefully; to expel air from mouth

to give the impression of being something or having a particular quality

Past tense of nonplus; surprised and unsure how to react.

to give someone a task, duty, or responsibility