Intercepting: meaning, definitions and examples

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intercepting

 

[ ˌɪntərˈsɛptɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

communication

To intercept means to stop or catch someone or something before they are able to reach a particular place.

Synonyms

block, seize, stop

Examples of usage

  • He was intercepted by security at the entrance.
  • The police intercepted the package before it reached its destination.
Context #2 | Verb

technology

In technology, intercepting refers to secretly listening to or recording communications, such as phone calls or emails.

Synonyms

eavesdrop, monitor, spy

Examples of usage

  • The government was accused of intercepting private phone conversations.
  • Hackers can intercept sensitive information transmitted over the internet.

Translations

Translations of the word "intercepting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 interceptando

🇮🇳 अवरोधन

🇩🇪 abfangen

🇮🇩 mencegat

🇺🇦 перехоплення

🇵🇱 przechwytywanie

🇯🇵 迎撃

🇫🇷 interception

🇪🇸 interceptación

🇹🇷 önleme

🇰🇷 가로채기

🇸🇦 اعتراض

🇨🇿 zachycení

🇸🇰 zachytávanie

🇨🇳 拦截

🇸🇮 prestrezanje

🇮🇸 upptaka

🇰🇿 ұстау

🇬🇪 დაჭერა

🇦🇿 tutma

🇲🇽 interceptación

Etymology

The word 'intercepting' originates from the Latin word 'interceptus', which means 'to take or seize between'. The concept of intercepting has been present throughout history, from military interception of enemy communications to modern technological interception of data. The term has evolved to encompass a range of meanings related to stopping, catching, or secretly obtaining information before it reaches its intended destination.

See also: intercept, interception, interceptor.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,340, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.