Interception: meaning, definitions and examples
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interception
[ ˌɪntərˈsɛpʃən ]
sports
The action of intercepting a pass in sports such as football or basketball.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He made a crucial interception in the final minutes of the game.
- The cornerback's interception changed the momentum of the match.
communication
The act of listening to, recording, or tampering with electronic communications, as in espionage or data security.
Synonyms
eavesdropping, monitoring, surveillance
Examples of usage
- The interception of sensitive data by hackers poses a serious threat to privacy.
- The government agency was accused of illegal interceptions of citizens' phone calls.
Translations
Translations of the word "interception" in other languages:
🇵🇹 interceptação
🇮🇳 अवरोधन
🇩🇪 Abfangen
🇮🇩 intersepsi
🇺🇦 перехоплення
🇵🇱 przechwycenie
🇯🇵 迎撃 (げいげき)
🇫🇷 interception
🇪🇸 intercepción
🇹🇷 önleme
🇰🇷 요격 (요격)
🇸🇦 اعتراض
🇨🇿 zachycení
🇸🇰 zachytenie
🇨🇳 拦截 (lánjié)
🇸🇮 prestrezanje
🇮🇸 upptaka
🇰🇿 ұстап алу
🇬🇪 ჩაჭრა
🇦🇿 tutma
🇲🇽 intercepción
Etymology
The word 'interception' originates from the Latin word 'interceptio', which means 'a seizing or taking away'. The term has been used in various fields such as sports, communication, and military operations. In sports, interception refers to the act of gaining possession of the ball or puck from the opposing team. In communication, interception involves the monitoring or interception of electronic messages or data. The concept of interception has evolved with advancements in technology, leading to debates on privacy and security issues.
See also: intercept, intercepting, interceptor.