interruption
gb/ˌɪntɚˈʌpʃən/ us/ˌɪntɚˈʌpʃən/
B2
Αγγλικά
~ 6300
megszakítás, félbeszakítás, közbevágás, zavaró tényező, szolgáltatáskiesés, kimaradás, üzemszünet
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B2
1
megszakítás
B1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
an interruption to [something]
There was a brief interruption in the video call when the internet connection dropped.
Rövid megszakítás volt a videóhívásban, amikor megszakadt az internetkapcsolat.
The lecture continued after a short interruption caused by a fire alarm.
Az előadás egy tűzriadó miatt bekövetkezett rövid megszakítás után folytatódott.
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
There was an interruption in the movie when the power went out.
A film megszakadt, amikor elment az áram.
The class had an interruption when the principal came in.
Félbeszakadt az óra, amikor bejött az igazgató.
After a short interruption, the game started again.
I like to study without interruption.
The storm caused an interruption to our trip.
Συχνό λάθος:
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".
Σημασία
pause or break in something
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
brief interruption
|sudden interruption
|without interruption
|cause an interruption
|after an interruption
|an interruption to [service/work]
Συνώνυμα
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.)
Αντώνυμα
continuation (Emphasizes that something goes on without stopping.)
|
flow (Suggests smooth, ongoing movement or progress without breaks.)
Θέματα
daily life
|work
|communication
|time
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
A time when something that is happening stops for a short period, often in a way that causes a problem.
A pause or break in the normal progress or continuity of an activity, process, or situation, often seen as inconvenient.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B2
2
közbevágás
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
an interruption while [someone] is speaking
Please hold your questions until the end to avoid constant interruptions.
Kérjük, kérdéseiket a végén tegyék fel, hogy elkerüljük az állandó félbeszakításokat.
He spoke for ten minutes without a single interruption from the audience.
Tíz percig beszélt úgy, hogy a közönség egyszer sem szakította félbe.
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The teacher asked us to listen without interruption.
A tanár arra kért minket, hogy félbeszakítás nélkül hallgassuk végig.
Her story had many interruptions from her little brother.
A történetét a kisöccse sokszor félbeszakította.
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.
Συχνό λάθος:
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).
Σημασία
cutting in while someone speaks
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
constant interruptions
|rude interruption
|frequent interruptions
|apologize for the interruption
|sorry for the interruption
|an interruption to the speaker
Συνώνυμα
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.)
Αντώνυμα
uninterrupted speech (Emphasizes that the speaker can continue without being stopped.)
Θέματα
communication
|social
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
When you make someone stop talking or doing something for a moment by speaking or acting.
The act of stopping someone who is speaking or doing something by suddenly speaking or acting, especially when this is seen as rude or annoying.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B2
3
megszakítás
B1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone/something] is an interruption to [something]
Her phone was a constant interruption to our meeting.
A telefonja állandó zavaró tényező volt a megbeszélésünkön.
The surprise visit was a welcome interruption to his boring day.
A váratlan látogatás kellemes megszakítást jelentett az unalmas napjában.
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The children were an interruption to my work.
A gyerekek zavaró tényezőt jelentettek a munkámban.
His call was a welcome interruption to my long, lonely evening.
A hívása kellemes megszakítást jelentett a hosszú, magányos estémen.
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.
Συχνό λάθος:
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.
Σημασία
thing or person causing disruption
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
a constant interruption
|an unwelcome interruption
|a minor interruption
|a welcome interruption
|a pleasant interruption
|a brief interruption to [routine]
Συνώνυμα
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.)
Αντώνυμα
relief (In contexts like "a welcome interruption", the opposite would be something that eases stress instead of adding disturbance.)
Θέματα
daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
A person or thing that makes something stop or break for a short time.
A person, event, or thing that causes an activity, conversation, or state to stop or be disturbed.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B2
TECHNICAL
4
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
an interruption of [service/supply]
Customers were informed of a planned service interruption on Saturday night.
Az ügyfeleket tájékoztatták a szombat éjszakára tervezett szolgáltatáskimaradásról.
The company suffered a brief power interruption during the storm.
A vihar alatt rövid áramkimaradás volt a cégnél.
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
There was an internet interruption during my online class.
Internetkimaradás volt az online órám alatt.
The city announced a water interruption tomorrow morning.
A város bejelentette, hogy holnap reggel vízszünet lesz.
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.
Συχνό λάθος:
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.
Σημασία
temporary stop of service or system
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
service interruption
|power interruption
|network interruption
|supply interruption
|temporary interruption
|interruption of service
Συνώνυμα
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.)
Αντώνυμα
uptime (Technical term for the time a system or service is working normally.)
Θέματα
technology
|business
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
A short time when a service or system, like electricity or the internet, does not work.
A temporary stop or failure in the operation of a service, network, supply, or technical system.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
interruption
IPA
GB/ˌɪntɚˈʌpʃən/
US/ˌɪntɚˈʌpʃən/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
in - ter - rup - tion (4 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ter)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: interruption
- Plural: interruption, interruptions
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
interruptions
noun
Core family
interrupt
verb B1
Related words
interrupter
noun
Negative and opposite forms
uninterrupted
adjective
Advanced or less common
interruptible
adjective
Εκφράσεις
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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- She worked for three hours without interruption to finish the report.
- The service will run without interruption during the holiday period.