interruption
noun
in·ter·rup·tion
ˌin-tə-ˈrəp-shən 
plural interruptions
1
: an act of interrupting something or someone or the state of being interrupted: such as
a
: a stoppage or hindering of an activity for a time
Our conversation continued without interruption for over an hour.
b
: a break in the continuity of something
Internet service interruptions
2
: something that causes a stoppage or break in the continuity of something
a rude interruption
watching television without commercial interruptions
Examples of interruption in a Sentence
an interruption in cable service during the lightning storm
a brief interruption in the discussion while we all got coffee
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Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
For all that, fans will probably grow so accustomed to the brief ad breaks that the interruptions will stop registering well before the 104th match is played on July 19.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
One of the most revealing metrics is workflow interruption frequency, or how often employees must switch tools, reenter data or manually bridge disconnected systems.
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Challenges included rising costs, a lack of workers, significant reductions in insurance coverage and interruptions in the global supply chain.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
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Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
For all that, fans will probably grow so accustomed to the brief ad breaks that the interruptions will stop registering well before the 104th match is played on July 19.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
One of the most revealing metrics is workflow interruption frequency, or how often employees must switch tools, reenter data or manually bridge disconnected systems.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Challenges included rising costs, a lack of workers, significant reductions in insurance coverage and interruptions in the global supply chain.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for interruption
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“Interruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interruption. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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