Interrupted: meaning, definitions and examples

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interrupted

[ ˌɪntəˈrʌptɪd ]

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conversation

stop the continuous progress of an activity or process

Synonyms

break in, disrupt, disturb

Examples of usage

Sorry to have interrupted your conversation.
Please do not interrupt me while I am speaking.
She interrupted him mid-sentence to ask a question.

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broadcast

break into or cause a break in the continuity of a radio or television program

Synonyms

break off, cut in, suspend

Examples of usage

The live broadcast was interrupted by a technical glitch.
The news bulletin was interrupted by a special report.

Translations

Translations of the word "interrupted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 interrompido

🇮🇳 विच्छेदित

🇩🇪 unterbrochen

🇮🇩 terganggu

🇺🇦 перерваний

🇵🇱 przerwany

🇯🇵 中断された

🇫🇷 interrompu

🇪🇸 interrumpido

🇹🇷 kesintiye uğratılmış

🇰🇷 중단된

🇸🇦 مقاطع

🇨🇿 přerušený

🇸🇰 prerušený

🇨🇳 中断的

🇸🇮 prekinjen

🇮🇸 truflaður

🇰🇿 үзілген

🇬🇪 შეწყვეტილი

🇦🇿 kəsilmiş

🇲🇽 interrumpido

Word origin

The word 'interrupted' comes from the Latin word 'interruptus', which is the past participle of 'interrumpere', meaning 'to break apart'. The concept of interruption has been present in human communication and activities throughout history, as unexpected events or actions can disrupt the flow of a process. In modern times, interruptions can occur in various forms, such as in conversations, broadcasts, or daily tasks.