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How to Use Interrupt Correctly: A Guide (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：cut into a conversation (interrupt)

interrupt 🔊

/ˌɪn.təˈrʌpt/

To stop someone who is speaking by suddenly saying or doing something.

Interrupt definition illustrated: person politely cutting into a conversation at a cafe.

cut into a conversation 🔊

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/kʌt ˈɪntuː ə ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃən/

To abruptly stop someone's speech by interjecting with words or actions.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'interrumpere': inter- (between) + rumpere (to break).

💡 Mnemonic

Think: INTER (between) + RUPT (break) = to break between, like interrupting a flow.

📖 Example

Sorry to interrupt, but I need to ask you a quick question about the meeting time. 🔊 Apologizing for breaking in to ask a quick question about the meeting time.

🔗 Collocations

interrupt someone – to break into someone's speech or activity

interrupt a conversation – to cut into an ongoing discussion

constantly interrupt – to repeatedly break into speech

🔄 Synonyms

intervene (v.) – to come between in order to prevent or alter

cut in (phr.v.) – to interrupt a conversation abruptly

butt in (phr.v.) – to interrupt rudely or intrusively

🚫 Antonyms

listen (v.) – to give attention to sound or speech

allow (v.) – to permit to continue without interference

🌱 Derivatives

interruption (n.) – the act of interrupting or the state of being interrupted

interruptive (adj.) – tending to interrupt

📖 Cultural Story

Derived from Latin 'interrumpere', meaning 'to break apart'. It entered English in the 15th century, initially used in legal and rhetorical contexts. Now common for describing disruptions in speech or processes.

Meaning 2：halt an ongoing process (interrupt)

interrupt 🔊

/ˌɪn.təˈrʌpt/

To stop the continuous progress of an activity, process, or system.

Interrupt meaning: person frustrated by a halted video call process on laptop.

halt an ongoing process 🔊

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/hɔːlt ən ˈɒŋ.ɡəʊ.ɪŋ ˈprəʊ.ses/

To cause a temporary stoppage in the continuous flow or progress of an activity or system.

📁 Category：Technological Inventions 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The loud thunder interrupted our online video call, and we had to reconnect. 🔊 The loud thunder caused our video call to stop abruptly, forcing us to reconnect.

🔗 Collocations

interrupt a process – to stop the flow of a procedure

interrupt service – to cause a temporary halt in a service

frequently interrupt – to repeatedly cause stoppages

🔄 Synonyms

disrupt (v.) – to cause disorder or interruption in

halt (v.) – to bring to a stop

suspend (v.) – to temporarily stop from continuing

🚫 Antonyms

continue (v.) – to keep going without stopping

resume (v.) – to begin again after a pause

🌱 Derivatives

interruption (n.) – a break in continuity

interruptible (adj.) – capable of being interrupted