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
