Wordiyo
Vocabulary
Learn
My WordsPricing
Wordiyo

Build your English vocabulary systematically through word roots and etymology.

Explore

  • Vocabulary
  • Roots
  • My Words

Learn

  • Guides
  • Read

Company

  • About Us
  • Pricing
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy

© 2026 Wordiyo.

  1. Home
  2. /rupt
  3. /interrupt

interrupt

🇬🇧 UK/.intә'rʌpt/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLGREB1

Definitions

v.

To stop or disturb an ongoing activity or person by suddenly breaking in.

打断;中断;打扰

n.

A signal that causes a computer to temporarily stop its current task to handle another condition.

(计算机)中断信号

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
interbetween, among
+
ruptbreak, burst
=interrupt

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Her constant interruptions disrupted the flow of the presentation and frustrated the speaker.

  • 2.

    A power interrupt signal forced the computer to shut down immediately and reset its systems.

  • 3.

    In meetings, participants agreed not to interrupt each other to promote respectful dialogue.

← Back to rupt