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interrupting

 

[ ˌɪntəˈrʌptɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

conversation

To stop someone from speaking by saying or doing something, or to make a process stop for a short time.

Synonyms

break in, cut in, interfere

Examples of usage

  • Sorry for interrupting, but I have a question.
  • Please stop interrupting me while I'm speaking.
Context #2 | Verb

technology

To cause a computer or electronic device to stop working temporarily by entering or using information.

Synonyms

disrupt, hinder, suspend

Examples of usage

  • The virus is interrupting the normal operation of the computer.
  • The software update interrupted the system for a few minutes.
Context #3 | Noun

communication

A break or pause in a conversation or event.

Synonyms

break, intermission, pause

Examples of usage

  • There was an awkward interrupting in the middle of their discussion.
  • The phone call came at an inconvenient interrupting during the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "interrupting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 interrompendo

🇮🇳 बाधित करना

🇩🇪 unterbrechend

🇮🇩 mengganggu

🇺🇦 перериваючи

🇵🇱 przerywający

🇯🇵 中断する

🇫🇷 interrompant

🇪🇸 interrumpiendo

🇹🇷 kesintiye uğratan

🇰🇷 중단하는

🇸🇦 مقاطع

🇨🇿 přerušující

🇸🇰 prerušujúci

🇨🇳 打断的

🇸🇮 prekinjajoč

🇮🇸 truflandi

🇰🇿 үзіп

🇬🇪 შეწყვეტის

🇦🇿 kəsən

🇲🇽 interrumpiendo

Etymology

The word 'interrupting' originates from the Latin word 'interruptus', which means 'broken off'. The concept of interrupting has been present in human interaction for centuries, with interruptions occurring in various forms of communication and activities. In modern times, the term is commonly used in both verbal and technological contexts to describe the act of halting or pausing a process or conversation temporarily.

See also: interrupt, interrupted, interrupter, interruption, interruptively, uninterrupted, uninterruptedly, uninterruptedness.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,606, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.