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interrupt
noun
verb
a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out
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ˌɪntəˈɹʌpt
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noun
a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out
verb
terminate or end
“She interrupted her pregnancy”
verb
destroy the peace or tranquility of
“Don't interrupt me when I'm reading”
verb
interfere in someone else's activity
“Please don't interrupt me while I'm on the phone”
verb
make a break in
“We interrupt the program for the following messages”
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Example Sentences
She interrupted her pregnancy
break a lucky streak
break the cycle of poverty
Don't interrupt me when I'm reading
Please don't interrupt me while I'm on the phone
We interrupt the program for the following messages
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