1. interrupt - noun
· a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out
Hypernym(s): signal
2. interrupt - verb
· make a break in; "We interrupt the program for the following messages"
Synonym(s): disrupt, break_up, cut_off
Hypernym(s): break, break_off, discontinue, stop
3. interrupt - verb
· destroy the peace or tranquility of; "Don't interrupt me when I'm reading"
Synonym(s): disturb
4. interrupt - verb
· interfere in someone else's activity; "Please don't interrupt me while I'm on the phone"
Synonym(s): disrupt
Hypernym(s): chime_in, cut_in, put_in, butt_in, chisel_in, barge_in, break_in
5. interrupt - verb
· terminate; "She interrupted her pregnancy"; "break a lucky streak"; "break the cycle of poverty"
Synonym(s): break
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