verb
interrupt
in-tuh-RUPT/ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/
To break the flow of something happening.
The woman interrupts the pianist by tapping her shoulder during the performance.
Etymology
“Between” and “break” combine in the image of breaking something apart or off. Applied to speech or activity, this means breaking into its flow and briefly stopping it.
In context
come on mate you just complained about being interrupted and then you interrupt me which is you've been talking for 90 of the debate
More examples
- Please don't interrupt me while I'm explaining the rules.
- Loud music interrupted her sleep twice last night.
- Rain keeps interrupting the game.
Forms
interrupt · interrupts · interrupted · interrupting
interruption noun — A break in an ongoing activity.