midconversation (B2)
adverb
Pronunciation: /ˌmɪd.kən.vɜːˈseɪ.ʃən/
Definition
In the middle of a conversation, often used to describe an interruption or a pause.
Examples
I was midconversation with my friend when my phone rang.
The teacher walked in midconversation and asked us to quiet down.
The meeting was interrupted midconversation by a fire alarm.
How to Use midconversation
- interrupt someone midconversation (verb phrase)
- to stop someone while they are talking — "I didn't mean to interrupt you midconversation, please continue."
- be midconversation (verb phrase)
- to be in the middle of a conversation — "We were midconversation when the phone rang."
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