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
This gives them a chance with a microphone to get their case out to the other women without interruption, derailing, or backbiting.
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 July 2025
While intended as a safeguard, prior authorization has often been criticized for causing delays, increasing administrative workload for physicians, and potentially leading to patient care interruptions.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 July 2025
Every chance to personally interact with a client is an opportunity, not an interruption.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
The bandmates piggyback off each other’s thoughts and finish one another’s sentences without any interjection feeling like an interruption.
—Leah Lu, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2025
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 July 2025
While intended as a safeguard, prior authorization has often been criticized for causing delays, increasing administrative workload for physicians, and potentially leading to patient care interruptions.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 July 2025
Every chance to personally interact with a client is an opportunity, not an interruption.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
The bandmates piggyback off each other’s thoughts and finish one another’s sentences without any interjection feeling like an interruption.
—Leah Lu, Rolling Stone, 15 July 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 2 Aug. 2025.
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