interrupt

[in-tuh-ruhpt, in-tuh-ruhpt] / ˌɪn təˈrʌpt, ˈɪn təˌrʌpt /

VERB

bother, interfere

Synonyms

STRONGEST

break break off cut off cut short delay discontinue disturb halt heckle hinder hold up impede prevent punctuate stop suspend

STRONG

arrest check crash cut defer disconnect disjoin disunite divide in infringe inject insinuate intrude obstruct separate sever shortstop stay

WEAK

barge in break in break train of thought bust in butt in chime in come between crowd in cut in on edge in get in the way horn in lay aside put in work in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance aid allow assist begin carry on cause continue encourage facilitate forward further give go help join mend permit promote push start support

STRONG

attach combine connect couple expedite leave leave alone link unite

Example Sentences

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He was one of the few Western reporters to stay in Baghdad, according to AP, with one of his first broadcasts from the city being interrupted by the sounds of missiles and air-raid sirens.

From BBC

It’s giving hopes for the health of the IPO market, which was interrupted by tariffs and the government shutdown this year.

From Barron's

In August, DWP hired the company to set up its temporary pipes to transport water when repairs at a pump station interrupted water service for thousands of residents in Granada Hills and Porter Ranch.

From Los Angeles Times

There is little new in most of these sections, which are breezy in tone, disjointed, interrupted and not always easy to follow.

From The Wall Street Journal

Suspected Russian drones have also interrupted flights in several European airports in recent months.

From The Wall Street Journal

interrupt

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