Interrupt meaning

What does “interrupt” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“interrupt” is a noun and verb with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out.

interrupt

noun

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

verb

make a break in
“We interrupt the program for the following messages”
Synonymsdisrupt break up cut off
destroy the peace or tranquility of
“Don't interrupt me when I'm reading”
Synonymsdisturb
interfere in someone else's activity
“Please don't interrupt me while I'm on the phone”
Synonymsdisrupt
terminate
“She interrupted her pregnancy”
“break a lucky streak”
Synonymsbreak

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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✦Synonyms for interrupt✦Words that rhyme with interrupt✦Unscramble INTERRUPT