interruption
Americannoun
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an act or instance of interrupting.
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the state of being interrupted. interrupted.
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something that interrupts.
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cessation; intermission.
noun
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something that interrupts, such as a comment, question, or action
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an interval or intermission
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the act of interrupting or the state of being interrupted
Other Word Forms
- reinterruption noun
Etymology
Origin of interruption
1350–1400; Middle English interrupcio ( u ) n < Latin interruptiōn- (stem of interruptiō ). See interrupt, -ion
Example Sentences
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"I haven't got constant interruptions… it's a much more relaxed atmosphere."
From BBC
Ranganathan and Ye suggest companies establish a formal “AI practice,” where expected interruptions can occur at work.
From MarketWatch
Also, a 2021 study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research documented hostile environments in economics seminars, with female presenters experiencing more interruptions and encountering more patronizing behavior.
From Salon
But the interruption lasted just 15 hours.The office was gutted and unusable; staff worked remotely.
From BBC
The owners said they are “working hard to end this interruption.”
From Los Angeles Times
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