Intercepted: meaning, definitions and examples

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.

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.