interruption
Use Interruption in a sentence
təˈrʌp noun
1.
an act or instance of interrupting.
2.
the state of being interrupted.
3.
something that interrupts.
4.
cessation; intermission.
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| —n | |
| 1. | something that interrupts, such as a comment, question, or action |
| 2. | an interval or intermission |
| 3. | the act of interrupting or the state of being interrupted |
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Example sentences
The interruption of mining has pushed up the prices of gold and platinum.
Set the app's timer for however long you want to work without interruption.
Trip cancellation and interruption policies can provide coverage when a hurricane ruins a vacation.
The waitress is treated as an unwanted interruption and burden.
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