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Interruption

/ˌɪntəˈɹʌpʃən/

The act of interrupting, or the state of being interrupted.

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📖 Definitions of "Interruption"

noun

1
The act of interrupting, or the state of being interrupted.
2
A time interval during which there is a cessation of something.

🔄 Synonyms of "Interruption"

7 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
breakverb	(ergative, transitive, intransitive) To separate into two or more pieces, to fracture or crack, by a process that cannot easily be reversed for reassembly.
disruptionnoun	An interruption to the regular flow or sequence of something.
gapnoun	An opening in anything made by breaking or parting.
intermissionnoun	A break, especially between two performances or sessions, such as at a concert, play, seminar, or religious assembly.
suspensionnoun	The act of suspending, or the state of being suspended.
abrupt change	—
pausenoun	(intransitive) To take a temporary rest, take a break for a short period after an effort.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Interruption"

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Word	Definition
disruptionnoun	An interruption to the regular flow or sequence of something.
suspensionnoun	The act of suspending, or the state of being suspended.
pausenoun	A temporary stop or rest; an intermission of action; interruption; suspension; cessation.
breaknoun	An instance of breaking something into two or more pieces.
gapnoun	An opening in anything made by breaking or parting.
intermissionnoun	A break, especially between two performances or sessions, such as at a concert, play, seminar, or religious assembly.
interferencenoun	The act of interfering with something, or something that interferes.
obstructionnoun	The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
hiatusnoun	An interruption, break, pause or absence.
stoppagenoun	A pause or halt of some activity.
lapsenoun	A temporary failure; a slip.
stoppingnoun	The act of something that stops; a halt.
disconnectionnoun	Absence of rapport; the nonexistence of, or a breakdown of, effective communication.
severancenoun	A severance payment.
stopnoun	A (usually marked) place where buses, trams or trains halt to let passengers get on and off, usually smaller than a station.
disrupted	Subject to disruption.
breakupnoun	The termination of a friendship or a romantic relationship.
cessationnoun	(formal) A ceasing or discontinuance, for example of an action, whether temporary or final.
discontinuancenoun	The occurrence of something being discontinued; a cessation; an incomplete ending.
discontinueverb	(transitive) To interrupt the continuance of; to put an end to, especially as regards commercial productions; to stop producing, making, or supplying.