interruption
Americannoun
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an act or instance of interrupting.
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the state of being interrupted. interrupted.
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something that interrupts.
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cessation; intermission.
noun
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something that interrupts, such as a comment, question, or action
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an interval or intermission
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the act of interrupting or the state of being interrupted
Other Word Forms
- reinterruption noun
Etymology
Origin of interruption
1350–1400; Middle English interrupcio ( u ) n < Latin interruptiōn- (stem of interruptiō ). See interrupt, -ion
Example Sentences
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Even several weeks of interruption in Gulf energy supplies could bring the largest windfall to Russia, the Associated Press reported, citing energy analysts.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026
The tech sector faces inflationary risks from energy and transportation costs, not direct semiconductor production interruption.
From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026
But overnight on Friday, engineers observed an interruption in the flow of helium required for launch operations.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026
At a price level, a temporary interruption would likely trigger a sharp but short-lived spike, while a prolonged closure would be far more damaging.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
It was going to be a big interruption.
From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English
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