interrupt
Meaning
To interrupt means to stop someone from speaking or doing something by suddenly speaking or doing something yourself.
💡 A common mistake is to use "interrupting" as a noun; the correct form is "interruption."
Example Sentences
Word in Context
During
the
meeting
,
Sarah
explains
the
new
project
plan
and
everyone
listens
carefully
.
Halfway
through
,
Tom
does
not
want
to
interrupt
,
but
he
has
an
urgent
question
about
the
budget
.
She
pauses
and
says
he
can
ask
briefly
after
the
main
points
,
so
the
group
keeps
its
schedule
.
After
she
finishes
,
Tom
asks
his
question
and
they
agree
on
the
next
steps
.
Common Phrases
interrupt a conversation
interrupt someone
frequently interrupt
Synonyms
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