interruption

Noun

Meaning

The act of interrupting, or breaking in upon.

The state of being interrupted; a breach or break, caused by the abrupt intervention of something foreign; intervention; interposition.

Obstruction caused by breaking in upon course, current, progress, or motion; stop; hindrance; as, the author has met with many interruptions in the execution of his work; the speaker or the argument proceeds without interruption.

Temporary cessation; intermission; suspension.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

break disruption pause intermission stop interference gap suspension halt disturbance hiatus cessation obstruction intrusion distraction
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Antonyms

nexus dart development addition movement beginning
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Hypernyms

delay interval occurrence happening holdup occurrent

Hyponyms

rest hold relief delay wait suspension

Phrases with the word

without interruption current interruption artificial interruption of pregnancy freedom from interruption power interruption self-interruption

Examples

Today, the degradation of the inner life is symbolized by the fact that the only place sacred from interruption is the private toilet. Lewis Mumford

Noise is the most impertinent of all forms of interruption. It is not only an interruption, but is also a disruption of thought. Arthur Schopenhauer

Sometimes success needs interruption to regain focus and shake off complacency. Lennox Lewis

In the city a funeral is just an interruption of traffic; in the country it is a form of entertainment. George Ade

I've never known anyone who has fallen into sin and been successfully restored by the formal church structure. Nor have I ever seen a formal church structure wisely deal with sin, enabling ministry to continue without interruption. Ted Haggard

Downworld?" Tessa echoed, puzzled. "Is that a place in London?" "Never mind that," said Will. "I'm boasting of my investigative skills, and I would prefer to do it without interruption. Cassandra Clare

Close letter words and terms

interrupting capacity interrupting time interruptingly interruption science interruptionless interruptions of pregnancy