Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

interceptar

verb
/ˌɪntərˈsɛptər/
Definition
To stop or seize something while it is on its way to another place.
Examples
  • Police managed to intercept the stolen vehicle before it left the city.
  • The military was able to intercept enemy communications during the operation.
Meaning
Interceptar refers to the act of capturing something that is en route, preventing it from reaching its intended destination.
Synonyms
  • stop
  • catch
  • seize