interrupted (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/

Definition

To break the continuous nature of an action, process, or speech by causing it to stop temporarily.

Examples

• The loud noise interrupted our conversation.

• He kept interrupting the speaker with questions.

• I apologize for interrupting, but I have an urgent message.

How to Use interrupted

interrupt someone (prepositional phrase)

To speak or act while another person is speaking or acting. — "It's rude to interrupt someone when they are telling a story."

interrupt something (prepositional phrase)

To stop an action, process, or event temporarily. — "The meeting was interrupted by a fire alarm."

interrupt the flow of (collocation)

To cause a disruption in the smooth progression of something. — "The construction work is interrupting the flow of traffic on the main road."

Synonyms of interrupted

Words with a similar meaning to interrupted:

• hinder
• disrupt
• impede
• obstruct

Antonyms of interrupted

Words with the opposite meaning to interrupted:

• continue
• resume
• proceed

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