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Interruption

Description

An interruption refers to the act of briefly pausing or obstructing an ongoing activity, conversation, or process. It is an instance where something or someone unexpectedly breaks the continuity or flow of an event or situation.

Part of Speech

  • Noun: e.g., The loud noise caused an interruption during the meeting.

Senses and Usages

  1. The act of stopping or halting something temporarily.
    • The power outage was a major interruption to our work progress.
    • I apologize for the interruption, but does anyone have any questions?
  2. An instance of cutting off or disrupting a conversation or event.
    • The phone call was an unnecessary interruption in our discussion.
    • The child's constant interruptions made it hard for the teacher to maintain focus.

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Sample Sentences

  • The intercom announcement caused a brief interruption in the lecture.
  • She politely asked for no interruptions while she was concentrating on her work.
  • With each interruption, the flow of the story became more fragmented.
  • His constant interruptions showed his lack of respect for others' opinions.
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