Interrupt

Pronunciation: /ɪn.təˈrʌpt/

Definitions of interrupt

verb to stop the continuous progress of an activity or process by causing a temporary delay

Example Sentences

A1 I don't want to interrupt you, but can I ask a question?

A2 Sorry to interrupt, but do you have a moment to talk?

B1 The phone call interrupted our meeting, but we continued afterwards.

B2 Please don't interrupt me while I'm speaking in front of the group.

C1 The loud noise outside interrupted my concentration while studying.

C2 I try not to interrupt others when they are speaking, as it can be rude.

Examples of interrupt in a Sentence

formal Please do not interrupt the speaker while they are presenting.

informal Hey, don't interrupt me while I'm talking!

slang Dude, stop interrupting, let me finish my story.

figurative The sudden rainstorm interrupted our plans for a picnic.

Grammatical Forms of interrupt

• past tense: interrupted
• plural: interrupts
• comparative: more interrupt
• superlative: most interrupt
• present tense: interrupt
• future tense: will interrupt
• perfect tense: have interrupted
• continuous tense: is interrupting
• singular: interrupt
• positive degree: interrupt
• infinitive: to interrupt
• gerund: interrupting
• participle: interrupted

Origin and Evolution of interrupt

First Known Use: 1425 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'interrupt' originated from the Latin word 'interruptus', which is a combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of', and 'rumpere' meaning 'to break'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'interrupt' has retained its original meaning of breaking or stopping the continuity of something, but it has also come to be used in a wider sense to refer to any action that disrupts a process or conversation.