Definitions for intercept
ˌɪn tərˈsɛpt; ˈɪn tərˌsɛptin·ter·cept

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 2 votes

1. interceptverb

   the point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis

2. intercept, stopverb

   seize on its way

   "The fighter plane was ordered to intercept an aircraft that had entered the country's airspace"

3. wiretap, tap, intercept, bugverb

   tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information

   "The FBI was tapping the phone line of the suspected spy"; "Is this hotel room bugged?"

GCIDERate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Interceptverb

   (Math.) To include between; as, that part of the line which is intercepted between the points A and B.5. To overhear or view (a communication or message intended for another), without hindering its passage; as, to intercept a telephone call.

2. Interceptverb

   (Sports) To catch and take possession of (a ball passed between members of an opposing team); as, the back intercepted the pass and ran the ball back for a touchdown.

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 3 votes

1. interceptnoun

   An interception of a radio broadcast or a telephone call.

2. interceptnoun

   An interception of a missile.

3. interceptnoun

   The coordinate of the point at which a curve intersects an axis.

4. interceptverb

   To gain possession of (the ball) in a ball game.

5. interceptverb

   To stop, deflect or divert (something in progress or motion).

6. Etymology: * From Latin interceptum, past participle of intercipere.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To INTERCEPTverb

   Etymology: intercepter, Fr. interceptus, Latin.

   1. To stop and seize in the way.

   The better course should be by planting of garrisons about him, which, whensoever he shall look forth, or be drawn out, shall be always ready to intercept his going or coming. Edmund Spenser.

   Who intercepts me in my expedition?
   ———— O, she that might have intercepted thee,
   By strangling thee. William Shakespeare, Richard III.

   I then in London, keeper of the king,
   Muster'd my soldiers, gather'd flocks of friends,
   March'd towards St. Alban's t' intercept the queen. William Shakespeare.

   Your intercepted packets
   You writ to the pope. William Shakespeare, Henry VIII.

   If we hope for things which are at too great a distance from us, it is possible that we may be intercepted by death in our progress towards them. Joseph Addison, Spectator.

   2. To obstruct; to cut off; to stop from being communicated.

   Though they cannot answer my distress,
   Yet in some sort they're better than the tribunes;
   For that they will not intercept my tale. William Shakespeare, Tit. Andr.

   Since death's near, and runs with so much force,
   We must meet first, and intercept his course. Dryden.

   On barbed steeds they rode in proud array,
   Thick as the college of the bees in May,
   When swarming o'er the dusky fields they fly
   New to the flow'rs, and intercept the sky. Dryden.

   Behind the hole I fastened to the pasteboard, with pitch, the blade of a sharp knife, to intercept some part of the light which passed through the hole. Isaac Newton, Opt.

   The direful woes,
   Which voyaging from Troy the victors bore,
   While storms vindictive intercept the shore. Alexander Pope.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. intercept

   Intercept generally refers to the point at which a line, curve, or surface intersects a coordinate axis. In the context of mathematics or statistics, it often refers to the value of the dependent variable when all independent variables are set to zero. In a broader sense, the term can also refer to stopping, seizing, or interrupting the progress or course of something.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Interceptverb

   to take or seize by the way, or before arrival at the destined place; to cause to stop on the passage; as, to intercept a letter; a telegram will intercept him at Paris

2. Interceptverb

   to obstruct or interrupt the progress of; to stop; to hinder or oppose; as, to intercept the current of a river

3. Interceptverb

   to interrupt communication with, or progress toward; to cut off, as the destination; to blockade

4. Interceptverb

   to include between; as, that part of the line which is intercepted between the points A and B

5. Interceptnoun

   a part cut off or intercepted, as a portion of a line included between two points, or cut off two straight lines or curves

6. Etymology: [L. interceptus, p. p. of intercipere to intercept; inter between + capere to take, seize: cf. F. intercepter. See Capable.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Intercept

   in-tėr-sept′, v.t. to stop and seize on its passage: to obstruct, check: to interrupt communication with: to cut off: (math.) to take or comprehend between.—ns. Intercep′ter, Intercep′tor; Intercep′tion.—adj. Intercep′tive. [Fr.,—L. intercipĕre, -ceptum—inter, between, capĕre, to seize.]

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. intercept

   To interrupt communication with, or progress towards; to cut off; as, to intercept the march of an army.

Matched Categories

1. • Catch
   • Eavesdrop

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of intercept in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of intercept in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of intercept in a Sentence

1. Justin Bronk:

   Over the last six months or so there’s been a trend towards larger gaps between missile raids, but more missiles used at once when they do, to make it harder for defenses to intercept them all.

2. Ben Hodges:

   I am very impressed and concerned with the development of Russia's electronic warfare capability. You know, the last 20 years, we were focused correctly, on cellphones, and terrorist networks and in trying to intercept and crack into those.

3. Yousef Bu Saifi:

   We have asked the PFG to intercept any tankers trying to approach the oilfields for security and technical reasons. The force majeure is still in place.

4. Navy Capt. Danny Hernandez:

   On April 14, a U.S. Air Force RC-135 aircraft flying a routine route in international airspace over the Baltic Sea was intercepted by a Russian Su-27 in an unsafe and unprofessional manner, this intercept comes shortly after the unsafe Russian encounters with USS Donald Cook.

5. John Bolton:

   It is not revealed in any other intercept.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=intercept
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=intercept
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Intercept
4. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=intercept
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intercept
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=intercept
8. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html