Dictionary Check: interrupt

"interrupt" is a valid word!

Scrabble 11 points
Words with Friends 14 points

Definition

noun

a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out

verb

make a break in

Example: "We interrupt the program for the following messages"
verb

destroy the peace or tranquility of

Example: "Don't interrupt me when I'm reading"
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verb

interfere in someone else's activity

Example: "Please don't interrupt me while I'm on the phone"
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verb

terminate or end

Example: "She interrupted her pregnancy"
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