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
an interruption in cable service during the lightning storm
a brief interruption in the discussion while we all got coffee
Recent Examples on the Web
When interruptions suddenly started to happen more frequently, prices spiked, triggering the energy crisis.
—
Priscila Azevedo Rocha, Fortune Europe, 13 May 2024
The comedian, who has supported Israel throughout the war in Gaza, gave his speech largely without interruption.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
Plus, career interruptions from having children can sideline women from their most productive earning years.
—Bruce Helmer and Peg Webb, Twin Cities, 11 May 2024
The Columbus Dispatch previously reported that the ceremony continued without interruption and speakers did not mention the incident.
—Brian Brant, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
But maps reliably show that Western extends at least 28 miles without interruption.
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2024
And the youngest American Jews, a predominantly progressive cohort, may only remember an Israel led by increasingly right-wing governments under Benjamin Netanyahu, who has been the prime minister nearly without interruption for the past 15 years.
—Marc Tracy, New York Times, 4 May 2024
This interruption is an example of GPS spoofing, a technology that has started to be used more commonly in modern warfare.
—Kerem Inal, ABC News, 4 May 2024
This interruption does not act as a deterrent, only a chance for the person to take a breath before carrying on about Aunt Matilda’s hip replacement, Jimmy Carter’s secretary of state, etc.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2024
Priscila Azevedo Rocha, Fortune Europe, 13 May 2024
The comedian, who has supported Israel throughout the war in Gaza, gave his speech largely without interruption.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
Plus, career interruptions from having children can sideline women from their most productive earning years.
—Bruce Helmer and Peg Webb, Twin Cities, 11 May 2024
The Columbus Dispatch previously reported that the ceremony continued without interruption and speakers did not mention the incident.
—Brian Brant, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
But maps reliably show that Western extends at least 28 miles without interruption.
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2024
And the youngest American Jews, a predominantly progressive cohort, may only remember an Israel led by increasingly right-wing governments under Benjamin Netanyahu, who has been the prime minister nearly without interruption for the past 15 years.
—Marc Tracy, New York Times, 4 May 2024
This interruption is an example of GPS spoofing, a technology that has started to be used more commonly in modern warfare.
—Kerem Inal, ABC News, 4 May 2024
This interruption does not act as a deterrent, only a chance for the person to take a breath before carrying on about Aunt Matilda’s hip replacement, Jimmy Carter’s secretary of state, etc.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2024
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“Interruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interruption. Accessed 17 May. 2024.
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