Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
interruption
noun
/ˌɪn.təˈrʌp.ʃən/
Definition
The act of stopping or breaking the continuity of something.
Examples
- The presentation was full of interruptions, making it hard to follow.
- Her phone ringing twice during the meeting caused significant interruptions.
- Even small interruptions can break your concentration when studying.
Meaning
An interruption occurs when there is a disturbance or break in the flow of an activity, conversation, or process.
Synonyms
- disruption
- break
- intervention
- halt
- pause
