Pronunciation: /ˌɪntərˈsɛpt/
noun the action of stopping or catching something before it reaches its intended destination
A1 The police were able to intercept the thief before he escaped.
A2 The interception of the enemy's communication helped the soldiers plan their attack.
B1 The interception of the pass led to a turnover in the football game.
B2 The interception of the email revealed important information about the company's plans.
C1 The interception of the spy's messages was crucial in preventing a terrorist attack.
C2 The interception of the drug shipment by customs officials saved many lives.
verb to stop or catch something before it reaches its intended destination
A1 The police intercepted the thief before he could escape.
A2 The goalkeeper managed to intercept the ball before it reached the goal.
B1 The spy intercepted the enemy's communication and decoded their plans.
B2 The air force was able to intercept the enemy aircraft before they reached their target.
C1 The cybersecurity team intercepted the hacker's attempt to breach the system.
C2 The government intercepted the terrorist plot before it could be carried out.
formal The military was able to intercept the enemy's communication signals.
informal I intercepted my sister's text messages to read them before she did.
slang The hacker was able to intercept the password and gain access to the account.
figurative The detective was able to intercept the criminal before he could escape.
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