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Intercepted: meaning, definitions and examples

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intercepted

 

[ ˌɪntərˈsɛptɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

communications, actions

Intercepted is the past tense of the verb intercept, which means to stop or seize something on its way from one place to another. It is often used in the context of communications, where messages or signals are captured before they reach their intended destination. Interception can also refer to actions taken to prevent an opponent from reaching a goal, particularly in sports or military strategy. The act of intercepting carries an implication of obstructions or interventions, whether they are physical, digital, or metaphorical.

Synonyms

catch, cut off, seize, stop.

Examples of usage

  • The police intercepted the suspect's phone calls.
  • The receiver intercepted the pass during the game.
  • They intercepted the shipment before it reached the warehouse.

Translations

Translations of the word "intercepted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 interceptado

🇮🇳 अवरोधित

🇩🇪 abgefangen

🇮🇩 ter拦

🇺🇦 перехоплений

🇵🇱 przechwycony

🇯🇵 傍受された

🇫🇷 intercepté

🇪🇸 interceptado

🇹🇷 durdurulmuş

🇰🇷 가로채진

🇸🇦 تم اعتراضه

🇨🇿 zachycen

🇸🇰 zachytený

🇨🇳 被拦截

🇸🇮 prekinjen

🇮🇸 náð

🇰🇿 тоқтатылған

🇬🇪 დაიჭირა

🇦🇿 məhdudlaşdırılmış

🇲🇽 interceptado

Etymology

The word 'intercepted' comes from the Latin root 'intercipere', which means 'to seize, to catch, to take between'. This root combines 'inter-', meaning 'between', and 'capere', meaning 'to seize'. The verb evolved into Middle English and retained its meaning related to stopping or seizing something in transit. Over time, 'intercept' has been incorporated into various fields, including law enforcement, military operations, and sports, to describe the act of halting or capturing a target before it can reach its intended outcome. Its usage has grown in the context of technologies like telecommunications and data transmissions, where interception often involves unauthorized access to private communications.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,905, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.