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Wordabulary

interrupt

Pronunciation
Verb A2 Elementary

Quick answer

To stop someone while they are speaking or doing something, or to break the continuity of an event.

"Please don't interrupt me until I've finished explaining."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

cut off disrupt

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "Please don't _____ me until I've finished explaining."

Answer: interrupt

In your own words, what does "interrupt" mean?

To stop someone while they are speaking or doing something, or to break the continuity of an event.

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