interruption

Everyday

1. An interruption is when someone or something stops a person talking or an activity for a short time. tree →
2. An interruption is a break in something that should be continuous, like electricity or a TV show. tree →

In the lessons

In class rules, interruptions mean talking while someone else speaks; we wait our turn. In everyday life it means a pause or break. Phrases: «without interruption», «sorry for the interruption», «power interruption».

Examples

• Sorry for the interruption, but the bell has rung. tree →
• She talked for an hour without interruption. tree →
• There was a power interruption during the storm. tree →
• Constant interruptions make it hard to work. tree →
• The football match had an interruption for rain. tree →
• Put your hand up instead of an interruption. tree →
• Demeter, incensed at this untimely interruption, instantly withdrew the child, and throwing him on the ground, revealed herself in her true character. tree →

Note

Spelling: double r — in-ter-RUP-tion. Verb: interrupt. Countable for each event, uncountable for the idea.