Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

intermit

verb
/ˌɪntərˈmɪt/
Definition
To cease or suspend something temporarily.
Examples
  • The heavy rain may intermit, allowing for a break in our outdoor plans.
  • She decided to intermit her studies for a year to travel abroad.
  • The service may intermit during maintenance hours.
Meaning
Intermit refers to the action of stopping or halting something for a period of time before resuming it.
Synonyms
  • Pause
  • Discontinue
  • Suspend
  • Stop
  • Interrupt