interrupt

English

/ˌɪntəˈɹʌpt/, /ˈɪntəˌɹʌpt/

verb
Definitions
  • (ambitransitive) To disturb or halt (an ongoing process or action, or the person performing it) by interfering suddenly.
  • (transitive) To divide; to separate; to break the monotony of.
  • (transitive) To assert to (a computer) that an exceptional condition must be handled.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin interruptus root from Proto-Indo-European *Hrewp- (tear, break, peel, rip).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*Hrewp-

Gloss

tear, break, peel, rip

Concept
Semantic Field

Emotions and values

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

泪, 涙

Emoji
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