interruption
IPA: ɪntɝˈʌpʃʌn
noun
- The act of interrupting, or the state of being interrupted.
- (linguistics) the act of breaking into someone else’s speech.
- A time interval during which there is a cessation of something.
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Examples of "interruption" in Sentences
- Wal, the Duke's real amiable; but I reckon you'd find what you call the interruption of an argument.
- VFV (in a cold voice): Attention readers of EDF, your non-fiction scheduled interruption is now over.
- The word interruption has mostly negative connotations, but there’s nothing inherently negative about breaks and ruptures.
- Research certainly confirms that refocusing after an interruption is a time sink and a workplace problem, but you can minimise the impact of interruption with planning and interruption management.
- Mr. Tanner said Lockheed was "probably as positioned as well as we could be" to ride out a short-term interruption in federal payments, but would face serious cash-flow pressures if the crisis is prolonged.
- However, as with any transition, we expect there will be a few hiccups along the way, and you may even see some short-term interruption in the availability of our eBooks, especially in the first few days, as systems are being adapted to accommodate changes.
- "Well, I don't know what you call interruption, but this is a complete stopper; I can't make any impression with the pick, it is as hard as rock; and then comes some of those old walls that are rather harder than granite -- you may as well pick at a cart-load of pig iron."
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