1. (

• interrupt

) a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out ;

1. (

• interrupt ,
• disrupt ,
• break_up ,
• cut_off

) make a break in; "We interrupt the program for the following messages" ;

2. (

• interrupt ,
• disturb

) destroy the peace or tranquility of; "Don't interrupt me when I'm reading" ;

3. (

• interrupt ,
• disrupt

) interfere in someone else's activity; "Please don't interrupt me while I'm on the phone" ;

4. (

• interrupt ,
• break ,

) terminate; "She interrupted her pregnancy"; "break a lucky streak"; "break the cycle of poverty" ;