Top synonyms for “interrupt”: break, break up, cut off, disrupt, disturb.
Definitions
- (noun)a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out
- (verb)terminate“She interrupted her pregnancy”
- (verb)destroy the peace or tranquility of“Don't interrupt me when I'm reading”
- (verb)interfere in someone else's activity“Please don't interrupt me while I'm on the phone”
- (verb)make a break in“We interrupt the program for the following messages”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "interrupt"?
Common synonyms for "interrupt" include break, break up, cut off, disrupt, disturb. Our thesaurus lists 5 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "interrupt" mean?
a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out
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