interrupt
noun
- 1
a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out
verb
- 1
terminate
She interrupted her pregnancy
break a lucky streak
- 2
destroy the peace or tranquility of
Don't interrupt me when I'm reading
- 3
interfere in someone else's activity
Please don't interrupt me while I'm on the phone
- 4
make a break in
We interrupt the program for the following messages
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