Finesentence mobile logo
Sign in Login / Register

Interrupter: meaning, definitions and examples

⏸️
Add to dictionary

interrupter

 

[ ˌɪntəˈrʌptər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

communication

A person or thing that interrupts.

Synonyms

disturber, obstructor.

Examples of usage

  • The loud noise was an interrupter during the meeting.
  • The phone call served as an interrupter during our conversation.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

A device that temporarily stops the flow of electricity, data, or signal.

Synonyms

breaker, switch.

Examples of usage

  • The power interrupter prevented damage to the equipment.
  • The interrupter circuit halted the transmission of the data.
Context #3 | Noun

grammar

A word or phrase that breaks the flow of a sentence, such as 'however' or 'nevertheless'.

Synonyms

disrupter, inserter.

Examples of usage

  • In the sentence 'She was tired; however, she continued working,' the word 'however' is an interrupter.

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

Etymology

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.