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Definition of: interrupt
(in′tə·rupt′) v.t.
1. To cause a delay or break in: to interrupt service; hinder the doing or completion of: to interrupt a speech.
2. To break the continuity, course, or sameness of: to interrupt work or a speech.
3. To break in on (someone) talking, working, etc.
—v.i.
4. To break in upon an action or speech. See synonyms under HINDER1, INTERPOSE, OBSTRUCT, SUSPEND. [<L interruptus, pp. of interrumpere <inter- between + rumpere break]
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