interruption
noun
in·ter·rup·tion
ˌin-tə-ˈrəp-shən 
plural interruptions
1
: an act of interrupting something or someone or the state of being interrupted: such as
a
: a stoppage or hindering of an activity for a time
Our conversation continued without interruption for over an hour.
b
: a break in the continuity of something
Internet service interruptions
2
: something that causes a stoppage or break in the continuity of something
a rude interruption
watching television without commercial interruptions
Synonyms
Examples of interruption in a Sentence
an interruption in cable service during the lightning storm
a brief interruption in the discussion while we all got coffee
Recent Examples on the Web
Normally, the job takes six to seven weeks without interruptions.
—
Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2024
Possible impacts of cyberattacks include interruptions to water treatment and storage; damage to pumps and valves; and alteration of chemical levels to hazardous amounts, the agency said.
—Michael Phillis, Fortune, 21 May 2024
The model eliminates lag in response time and allows for user interruption.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 13 May 2024
The comedian who has supported Israel throughout the war in Gaza otherwise gave his speech largely without interruption.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024
The statement alluded to ongoing interruptions to some systems as a result of the situation, but did not provide specifics.
—Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 9 May 2024
That early-January interruption ended up serving ...
—Brittany Bernstein, National Review, 1 May 2024
Equipment connecting the North First Street courthouse to a PG&E transformer failed March 4, and a string of generators has kept operations going since, albeit with some notable interruptions.
—Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 1 May 2024
When interruptions suddenly started to happen more frequently, prices spiked, triggering the energy crisis.
—Priscila Azevedo Rocha, Fortune Europe, 13 May 2024
Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2024
Possible impacts of cyberattacks include interruptions to water treatment and storage; damage to pumps and valves; and alteration of chemical levels to hazardous amounts, the agency said.
—Michael Phillis, Fortune, 21 May 2024
The model eliminates lag in response time and allows for user interruption.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 13 May 2024
The comedian who has supported Israel throughout the war in Gaza otherwise gave his speech largely without interruption.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024
The statement alluded to ongoing interruptions to some systems as a result of the situation, but did not provide specifics.
—Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 9 May 2024
That early-January interruption ended up serving ...
—Brittany Bernstein, National Review, 1 May 2024
Equipment connecting the North First Street courthouse to a PG&E transformer failed March 4, and a string of generators has kept operations going since, albeit with some notable interruptions.
—Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 1 May 2024
When interruptions suddenly started to happen more frequently, prices spiked, triggering the energy crisis.
—Priscila Azevedo Rocha, Fortune Europe, 13 May 2024
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“Interruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interruption. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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