interruption
gb/ˌɪntɚˈʌpʃən/ us/ˌɪntɚˈʌpʃən/
B2
Английски
~ 6300
Значения
0 значения
Съществително
B2
event
1
pause or break in something
A time when something that is happening stops for a short period, often in a way that causes a problem.
Модел на употреба:
an interruption to [something]
Честа грешка:
Learners often confuse "interruption" with "interval" or "break". An "interval" or "break" is usually planned or neutral (for example, a coffee break), while an "interruption" is usually unplanned or unwanted. Learners also sometimes use the wrong preposition: say "an interruption to the service" or "an interruption in the service", not "an interruption on the service".
Синоними
break (More general and neutral; not always negative or unwanted.)
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disruption (Stronger and more negative; suggests serious problems or disorder.)
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pause (Often shorter and more neutral, can be planned or welcome.)
Антоними
continuation (Emphasizes that something goes on without stopping.)
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flow (Suggests smooth, ongoing movement or progress without breaks.)
Колокации
brief interruption
|sudden interruption
|without interruption
|cause an interruption
|after an interruption
|an interruption to [service/work]
Теми
daily life
|work
|communication
|time
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- There was a brief interruption in the video call when the internet connection dropped.
- The lecture continued after a short interruption caused by a fire alarm.
- We worked all afternoon without any interruption from phone calls or emails.
- Heavy rain caused an interruption to train services across the region.
- Construction noise is a constant interruption to my concentration.
Примери за учащи
- There was an interruption in the movie when the power went out.
- The class had an interruption when the principal came in.
- After a short interruption, the game started again.
- I like to study without interruption.
- The storm caused an interruption to our trip.
Съществително
B2
action
2
cutting in while someone speaks
When you make someone stop talking or doing something for a moment by speaking or acting.
Модел на употреба:
an interruption while [someone] is speaking
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes use the verb "disturb" instead of the noun "interruption" (e.g. *"Sorry for the disturb"*). The correct phrase is "Sorry for the interruption" or "Sorry for disturbing you." Also, avoid saying *"I did an interruption"*; say "I interrupted him" (verb) or "There was an interruption" (noun).
Синоними
interference (Suggests unwanted involvement that disturbs what someone is doing.)
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intrusion (Highlights entering someone else's space or activity without welcome.)
Антоними
uninterrupted speech (Emphasizes that the speaker can continue without being stopped.)
Колокации
constant interruptions
|rude interruption
|frequent interruptions
|apologize for the interruption
|sorry for the interruption
|an interruption to the speaker
Теми
communication
|social
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- Please hold your questions until the end to avoid constant interruptions.
- He spoke for ten minutes without a single interruption from the audience.
- I hate phone calls that come as an interruption right when I start to focus.
- The chairperson asked for no interruptions while the witness was speaking.
- Sorry for the interruption, but there is an urgent call for you.
Примери за учащи
- The teacher asked us to listen without interruption.
- Her story had many interruptions from her little brother.
- He was angry about the interruption during his speech.
- I raised my hand to avoid an interruption.
- She said, "Sorry for the interruption," and then gave us the news.
Съществително
B2
entity
3
thing or person causing disruption
A person or thing that makes something stop or break for a short time.
Модел на употреба:
[someone/something] is an interruption to [something]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes only think of "interruption" as an event, not as the thing or person causing it. In sentences like "The phone is a constant interruption," "interruption" refers to the phone as a source of disturbance, not just the pause itself.
Синоними
disturbance (General word for something that bothers or stops normal activity.)
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distraction (Focuses more on pulling attention away rather than physically stopping something.)
Антоними
relief (In contexts like "a welcome interruption", the opposite would be something that eases stress instead of adding disturbance.)
Колокации
a constant interruption
|an unwelcome interruption
|a minor interruption
|a welcome interruption
|a pleasant interruption
|a brief interruption to [routine]
Теми
daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- Her phone was a constant interruption to our meeting.
- The surprise visit was a welcome interruption to his boring day.
- For a writer, even a small noise can be a major interruption to the writing process.
- He saw the chatty neighbor as an interruption to his quiet morning walk.
- The loud announcements became an interruption to the concert experience.
Примери за учащи
- The children were an interruption to my work.
- His call was a welcome interruption to my long, lonely evening.
- Traffic noise is an interruption to my sleep.
- This message is a short interruption to your normal program.
- The storm was an interruption to our plans.
Съществително
technical
B2
event
4
temporary stop of service or system
A short time when a service or system, like electricity or the internet, does not work.
Модел на употреба:
an interruption of [service/supply]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes use only "problem" or "error" instead of "interruption" in technical contexts. For services and systems, phrases like "service interruption" or "interruption of service" are more natural and widely used in notices and formal messages.
Синоними
outage (Common in technical and utility contexts, especially for power and internet.)
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downtime (Used mainly in IT and business for periods when a system is not operating.)
Антоними
uptime (Technical term for the time a system or service is working normally.)
Колокации
service interruption
|power interruption
|network interruption
|supply interruption
|temporary interruption
|interruption of service
Теми
technology
|business
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- Customers were informed of a planned service interruption on Saturday night.
- The company suffered a brief power interruption during the storm.
- We aim to minimize any interruption of service to our users.
- A network interruption caused delays in processing online payments.
- Water interruption will occur between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. for maintenance.
Примери за учащи
- There was an internet interruption during my online class.
- The city announced a water interruption tomorrow morning.
- The hotel apologized for the power interruption last night.
- We had a short interruption of service due to repairs.
- The factory stopped work because of an interruption in the gas supply.
Граматика
Речникова форма
interruption
IPA
GB/ˌɪntɚˈʌpʃən/
US/ˌɪntɚˈʌpʃən/
Срички и ударение
in - ter - rup - tion (4 срички)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ter)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: interruption
- Plural: interruption, interruptions
Семейство думи
Forms
interruptions
noun
Core family
interrupt
verb B1
Related words
interrupter
noun
Negative and opposite forms
uninterrupted
adjective
Advanced or less common
interruptible
adjective
Изрази
service interruption
1/sˈɚvɪs ˌɪntɚˈʌpʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
temporary stop in service
A short time when a service, like water, power, or the internet, does not work.
Примери
- We apologize for the service interruption caused by system maintenance.
- There will be a service interruption from 1 a.m. to 3 a.m. tonight.
sorry for the interruption
1/sˈɑɹi fɚ ðə ˌɪntɚˈʌpʃən/
fixed phrase
polite apology for disturbing
A polite sentence you say when you stop or disturb someone who is doing something.
Примери
- Sorry for the interruption, but there is a phone call for you.
- He opened the door and said, "Sorry for the interruption," before giving us the message.
without interruption
1/wɪðˈaʊt ˌɪntɚˈʌpʃən/
fixed phrase
continue with no pauses
To continue something from start to end with no stops or breaks.
Примери
- She worked for three hours without interruption to finish the report.
- The service will run without interruption during the holiday period.