interruption
gb/ˌɪntɚˈʌpʃən/ us/ˌɪntɚˈʌpʃən/
B2
Engleză
~ 6300
Sensuri
0 sensuri
Substantiv
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.
Tipar de utilizare:
an interruption to [something]
Greșeală frecventă:
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".
Sinonime
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.)
Antonime
continuation (Emphasizes that something goes on without stopping.)
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flow (Suggests smooth, ongoing movement or progress without breaks.)
Colocații
brief interruption
|sudden interruption
|without interruption
|cause an interruption
|after an interruption
|an interruption to [service/work]
Teme
daily life
|work
|communication
|time
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- 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.
Substantiv
B2
action
2
cutting in while someone speaks
When you make someone stop talking or doing something for a moment by speaking or acting.
Tipar de utilizare:
an interruption while [someone] is speaking
Greșeală frecventă:
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).
Sinonime
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.)
Antonime
uninterrupted speech (Emphasizes that the speaker can continue without being stopped.)
Colocații
constant interruptions
|rude interruption
|frequent interruptions
|apologize for the interruption
|sorry for the interruption
|an interruption to the speaker
Teme
communication
|social
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- 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.
Substantiv
B2
entity
3
thing or person causing disruption
A person or thing that makes something stop or break for a short time.
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone/something] is an interruption to [something]
Greșeală frecventă:
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.
Sinonime
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.)
Antonime
relief (In contexts like "a welcome interruption", the opposite would be something that eases stress instead of adding disturbance.)
Colocații
a constant interruption
|an unwelcome interruption
|a minor interruption
|a welcome interruption
|a pleasant interruption
|a brief interruption to [routine]
Teme
daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- 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.
Substantiv
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.
Tipar de utilizare:
an interruption of [service/supply]
Greșeală frecventă:
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.
Sinonime
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.)
Antonime
uptime (Technical term for the time a system or service is working normally.)
Colocații
service interruption
|power interruption
|network interruption
|supply interruption
|temporary interruption
|interruption of service
Teme
technology
|business
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- 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.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
interruption
IPA
GB/ˌɪntɚˈʌpʃən/
US/ˌɪntɚˈʌpʃən/
Silabe și accent
in - ter - rup - tion (4 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ter)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: interruption
- Plural: interruption, interruptions
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
interruptions
noun
Core family
interrupt
verb B1
Related words
interrupter
noun
Negative and opposite forms
uninterrupted
adjective
Advanced or less common
interruptible
adjective
Expresii
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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- She worked for three hours without interruption to finish the report.
- The service will run without interruption during the holiday period.