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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SEW, which has apologised, said on its website on Wednesday morning that there were 12 ongoing interruptions across its network.

From BBC

South East Water reported multiple "ongoing interruptions" across its network, though the number and location continually changed throughout Tuesday.

From BBC

“And I don’t want to hear you blather on about another case, Aunt Kitty—all right, Aunt Kate! But it’s time you do the listening to me for a change. No interruptions.”

From Literature

The party does well on social media and on those platforms can tell its own story, without interruption from journalists or opponents.

From BBC

Transient global amnesia is a sudden, temporary interruption of short-term memory.

From BBC

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