interrupt

[in-tuh-ruhpt, in-tuh-ruhpt] / ˌɪn təˈrʌpt, ˈɪn təˌrʌpt /

VERB

bother, interfere

Synonyms

STRONGEST

break break off cut off cut short delay discontinue disturb halt heckle hinder hold up impede prevent punctuate stop suspend

STRONG

arrest check crash cut defer disconnect disjoin disunite divide in infringe inject insinuate intrude obstruct separate sever shortstop stay

WEAK

barge in break in break train of thought bust in butt in chime in come between crowd in cut in on edge in get in the way horn in lay aside put in work in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance aid allow assist begin carry on cause continue encourage facilitate forward further give go help join mend permit promote push start support

STRONG

attach combine connect couple expedite leave leave alone link unite

Example Sentences

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The new hit to sentiment interrupts a rebound in the Michigan index from lows reached late last year.

From The Wall Street Journal

Now he’s 6-2 and healthy after a broken foot last year interrupted his first season on varsity.

From Los Angeles Times

The fable construct extends to a frenetic visual scheme of handmade art and animation that interrupts our absorption process as if we were kids needing stimulation between all the talking heads.

From Los Angeles Times

A spokesperson for Woodside said the weather event had interrupted production at the Karratha Gas Plant, an onshore processing facility for the North West Shelf Project.

From The Wall Street Journal

Analysts warn that if sulphur supplies remain interrupted, the result will likely be higher prices for consumers of products containing batteries.

From BBC

interrupt

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