Interrupted: meaning, definitions and examples
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interrupted
[ ˌɪntəˈrʌptɪd ]
conversation
stop the continuous progress of an activity or process
Synonyms
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.
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.
See also: interrupt, interrupter, interrupting, interruption, interruptively, uninterrupted, uninterruptedly, uninterruptedness.