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interrupt definition

in·ter·rupt (in′tə rupt′)

transitive verb

    1. to break into or in upon (a discussion, train of thought, etc.)
    2. to break in upon (a person) who is speaking, working, etc.; stop or hinder
  2. to make a break in the continuity of; cut off; obstruct

Etymology: ME interrupten < L interruptus, pp. of interrumpere, to break apart, break off < inter-, between + rumpere, to break: see rupture

intransitive verb

to make an interruption, esp. in another's speech, action, etc.

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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