Definitions

interruption

[in-tuh-ruhp-shuhn] / ˌɪn təˈrʌp ʃən /

NOUN

break; interference

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blackout breach cutoff delay disruption disturbance hiatus hitch intrusion layoff letup pause rupture stoppage suspension

STRONG

abeyance arrest cessation check disconnection discontinuance dissolution division doldrums dormancy gap halt hindrance impediment interim intermission interval lacuna latency obstacle obstruction parenthesis quiescence rift separation severance split stop

WEAK

abeyancy breakoff disuniting

Antonyms

STRONGEST

continuation peace persistence

STRONG

agreement aid assistance beginning closing closure commencement connection encouragement go help juncture promotion start support unification

Example Sentences

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Interruption of health services can also have a lasting impact on patients treating chronic diseases, as treatment and care for chronic patients are discontinued, Machado said.

From Seattle Times • May 22, 2024

"Interruption from COVID-zero does appear to be the number one concern for our members, and number two is probably the slowing economy, mostly caused by interruption from COVID-zero."

From Reuters • Nov. 1, 2022

Lahren previewed her interview with the 27-year-old Army National Guard veteran on her show "No Interruption."

From Fox News • Sep. 17, 2020

Mr. Houghtaling, along with big-name restaurateurs such as Daniel Boulud, Thomas Keller, Wolfgang Puck and Jean-Georges Vongerichten, formed the Business Interruption Group in April to push the insurance industry to pay claims.

From New York Times • Aug. 5, 2020

Interruption, more surely than anything else, kills conversation.

From Conversation What to Say and How to Say it by Conklin, Mary Greer

Vocabulary lists containing interruption

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