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- [verb in-tuh-ruhpt; noun in-tuh-ruhpt]
- /verb ˌɪn təˈrʌpt; noun ˈɪn təˌrʌpt/
- /ˌɪn.təˈrʌpt/
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- [verb in-tuh-ruhpt; noun in-tuh-ruhpt]
- /verb ˌɪn təˈrʌpt; noun ˈɪn təˌrʌpt/
Definitions of interrupts word
- abbreviation Technical meaning of INTERRUPTS interrupt 3
- verb with object interrupts to cause or make a break in the continuity or uniformity of (a course, process, condition, etc.). 1
- verb with object interrupts to break off or cause to cease, as in the middle of something: He interrupted his work to answer the bell. 1
- verb with object interrupts to stop (a person) in the midst of doing or saying something, especially by an interjected remark: May I interrupt you to comment on your last remark? 1
- verb without object interrupts to cause a break or discontinuance; interfere with action or speech, especially by interjecting a remark: Please don't interrupt. 1
- noun interrupts Computers. a hardware signal that breaks the flow of program execution and transfers control to a predetermined storage location so that another procedure can be followed or a new operation carried out. 1
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Origin of interrupts
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English interrupten < Latin interruptus past participle of interrumpere to break apart, equivalent to inter- inter- + rup-, variant stem of rumpere to burst + -tus past participle suffix; see rupture
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Parts of speech for Interrupts
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
interrupts popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
interrupts usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for interrupts
verb interrupts
- delays — Plural form of delay.
- halts — Plural form of halt.
- heckles — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of heckle.
- hinders — to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede: The storm hindered our progress.
- stops — to cease from, leave off, or discontinue: to stop running.
Antonyms for interrupts
verb interrupts
- advances — personal overtures made in an attempt to become friendly, gain a favour, etc
- aids — AIDS is a disease which destroys the natural system of protection that the body has against other diseases. AIDS is an abbreviation for 'acquired immune deficiency syndrome'.
- assists — Plural form of assist.
- causes — a person or thing that acts, happens, or exists in such a way that some specific thing happens as a result; the producer of an effect: You have been the cause of much anxiety. What was the cause of the accident?
- forwards — forward.
Top questions with interrupts
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