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"
verb
interfere in someone else's activity
Example:
"Please don't interrupt me while I'm on the phone"
verb
terminate or end
Example:
"She interrupted her pregnancy"
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