Definitions

interruption

[in-tuh-ruhp-shuhn] / ˌɪn təˈrʌp ʃən /

NOUN

break; interference

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blackout breach cutoff delay disruption disturbance hiatus hitch intrusion layoff letup pause rupture stoppage suspension

STRONG

abeyance arrest cessation check disconnection discontinuance dissolution division doldrums dormancy gap halt hindrance impediment interim intermission interval lacuna latency obstacle obstruction parenthesis quiescence rift separation severance split stop

WEAK

abeyancy breakoff disuniting

Antonyms

STRONGEST

continuation peace persistence

STRONG

agreement aid assistance beginning closing closure commencement connection encouragement go help juncture promotion start support unification

Example Sentences

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Earlier this month, the boss of one of the world's biggest fertiliser producers warned that the interruption to supplies could cost up to 10 billion meals a week globally and would hit poorest countries hardest.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Whenever there is an interruption in blood donations and the stockpile dips, blood organizations are forced to declare an emergency.

From Slate • May 9, 2026

A sudden interruption in supply chains took months to repair, even after activity started to return to normal.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Our economy has suffered from the threat of a temporary interruption of the oil coming through the Strait of Hormuz, which covers about 7% of our oil needs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

"Come," Guo Ming said, happy for the interruption.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

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