interrupt
Definition
- n. a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out
- v. make a break in
- v. destroy the peace or tranquility of
- v. interfere in someone else's activity
Word forms
- Past tense
- interrupted
- Past participle
- interrupted
- Present participle
- interrupting
- Third person singular
- interrupts
Example sentences
vt.
Please don't interrupt me while I'm speaking.
vi.
It's rude to interrupt when someone is sharing their ideas.
n.
The power interruption caused a delay in the project.
計
The computer experienced an interrupt during the update.