interruption
noun
in·ter·rup·tion
ˌin-tə-ˈrəp-shən 
plural interruptions
1
: an act of interrupting something or someone or the state of being interrupted: such as
a
: a stoppage or hindering of an activity for a time
Our conversation continued without interruption for over an hour.
b
: a break in the continuity of something
Internet service interruptions
2
: something that causes a stoppage or break in the continuity of something
a rude interruption
watching television without commercial interruptions
Examples of interruption in a Sentence
an interruption in cable service during the lightning storm
a brief interruption in the discussion while we all got coffee
Recent Examples on the Web
Because these assistants never push back, this behavior goes unchecked, potentially reinforcing real-world patterns of interruption and dominance that can undermine women in professional settings.
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Kim Elsesser, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
One of his goals is to identify vulnerabilities and ensure facilities are secure to prevent criminal intrusions, property damage or interruptions to local operations, said Hebeler, who started working at the Poway station on April 4.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
When calories are too restricted or not enough nutrients are being provided by a diet, there could be an interruption in physical processes that could lead to fatigue, sleep problems and difficulty concentrating, Keeler added.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
Trip cancellation and interruption Trip cancellations are covered for 100% of the trip cost (up to $100,000) and trip interruptions are covered for 150% of the trip cost (up to $150,000).
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 1 June 2025
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Kim Elsesser, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
One of his goals is to identify vulnerabilities and ensure facilities are secure to prevent criminal intrusions, property damage or interruptions to local operations, said Hebeler, who started working at the Poway station on April 4.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
When calories are too restricted or not enough nutrients are being provided by a diet, there could be an interruption in physical processes that could lead to fatigue, sleep problems and difficulty concentrating, Keeler added.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
Trip cancellation and interruption Trip cancellations are covered for 100% of the trip cost (up to $100,000) and trip interruptions are covered for 150% of the trip cost (up to $150,000).
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 1 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for interruption
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“Interruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interruption. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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