Interrupter: meaning, definitions and examples
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interrupter
[ ˌɪntəˈrʌptər ]
communication
A person or thing that interrupts.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The loud noise was an interrupter during the meeting.
- The phone call served as an interrupter during our conversation.
technology
A device that temporarily stops the flow of electricity, data, or signal.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The power interrupter prevented damage to the equipment.
- The interrupter circuit halted the transmission of the data.
Translations
Translations of the word "interrupter" in other languages:
🇵🇹 interrupter
🇮🇳 इंटरप्टर
🇩🇪 Unterbrecher
🇮🇩 pemisah
🇺🇦 перериватель
🇵🇱 przełącznik
🇯🇵 インタラプタ
🇫🇷 interrupteur
🇪🇸 interruptor
🇹🇷 kesici
🇰🇷 인터럽터
🇸🇦 مفتاح القطع
🇨🇿 přerušovač
🇸🇰 prerušovač
🇨🇳 断路器
🇸🇮 prekinjevalec
🇮🇸 trufull
🇰🇿 үзіліс
🇬🇪 ინტერპრეტერი
🇦🇿 kəsici
🇲🇽 interruptor
Word origin
The word 'interrupter' originated from the Latin word 'interruptus', which means 'broken off'. It first appeared in the English language in the 16th century. The concept of an interrupter has evolved over time, reflecting the advancements in communication, technology, and linguistics.
See also: interrupt, interrupted, interrupting, interruption, interruptively, uninterrupted, uninterruptedly, uninterruptedness.