a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out

make a break in; We interrupt the program for the following messages

[ Syn: disrupt , break up , cut off ]

destroy the peace or tranquility of; Dont interrupt me when Im reading

[ Syn: disturb ]

interfere in someone elses activity; Please dont interrupt me while Im on the phone

[ Syn: disrupt ]

terminate; She interrupted her pregnancy; break a lucky streak; break the cycle of poverty

[ Syn: break ]