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
Synonyms
Examples of interruption in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Its lightweight design and two-hour runtime ensure thorough cleaning without interruption.
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Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 26 Apr. 2024
The University of Texas will continue to take necessary steps so that all our University functions proceed without interruption.
—Lawrence Richard, Fox News, 25 Apr. 2024
Rat is the festival’s longtime sound engineer and system designer, whose company Rat Sound has been with the festival since its beginnings, virtually without interruption.
—Steve Appleford, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024
Any refinery interruption has an important effect on supply.
—David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 11 Apr. 2024
The Guggenheim Museum has not sustained any damages or interruptions to museum operations, either.
—NBC News, 5 Apr. 2024
Albert said Monumental’s plan is to begin construction on arena improvements in the summer of 2025, during the offseason for the Capitals and Wizards, and continue that work the following two summers to prevent interruptions to gameplay for either sports team.
—Meagan Flynn, Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2024
Every child has the reasonable right to speak without interruption.
—Meghan Leahy, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
The California Independent System Operator, which manages the power system for about 80 percent of the state and a small portion of Nevada, does not anticipate any service interruptions on Monday — even though the amount of solar energy on California’s grid has increased sharply in recent years.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 26 Apr. 2024
The University of Texas will continue to take necessary steps so that all our University functions proceed without interruption.
—Lawrence Richard, Fox News, 25 Apr. 2024
Rat is the festival’s longtime sound engineer and system designer, whose company Rat Sound has been with the festival since its beginnings, virtually without interruption.
—Steve Appleford, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024
Any refinery interruption has an important effect on supply.
—David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 11 Apr. 2024
The Guggenheim Museum has not sustained any damages or interruptions to museum operations, either.
—NBC News, 5 Apr. 2024
Albert said Monumental’s plan is to begin construction on arena improvements in the summer of 2025, during the offseason for the Capitals and Wizards, and continue that work the following two summers to prevent interruptions to gameplay for either sports team.
—Meagan Flynn, Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2024
Every child has the reasonable right to speak without interruption.
—Meghan Leahy, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
The California Independent System Operator, which manages the power system for about 80 percent of the state and a small portion of Nevada, does not anticipate any service interruptions on Monday — even though the amount of solar energy on California’s grid has increased sharply in recent years.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
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“Interruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interruption. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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