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Vocabulary Entry
intercept
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To stop or seize something while it is on its way from one place to another.
Example Sentences
"The police tried to intercept the stolen vehicle before it left the city."
"In basketball, the player managed to intercept the pass and score a quick layup."
"We need to intercept the signal to understand the message being sent."
N
noun
The act of stopping or seizing something en route.
Example Sentences
"The intercept of the enemy's communications gave them a tactical advantage."
"The military uses drones for the intercept of suspicious aircraft."
"During the game, the quarterback's throw was met with a perfect intercept by the defense."