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 Definition of 'interrupt'

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Definitions of 'interrupt'  

1. (noun) interrupt
a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out

2. (verb) interruptdisruptbreak upcut off
make a break in
"We interrupt the program for the following messages"

3. (verb) interruptdisturb
destroy the peace or tranquility of
"Don't interrupt me when I'm reading"

4. (verb) interruptdisrupt
interfere in someone else's activity
"Please don't interrupt me while I'm on the phone"

5. (verb) interruptbreak
terminate
"She interrupted her pregnancy"; "break a lucky streak"; "break the cycle of poverty"


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