as in to intrude
to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion it's rude to interrupt when someone is making an important point

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Recent Examples of interrupt Biotech firms are also trying to halt the process, but at a different point — by interrupting various communication pathways involved in cell death. Jon Hamilton, NPR, 16 Oct. 2025 The President then interrupted him. Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2025 Several states have issued warnings that SNAP benefits could be interrupted due to the ongoing government shutdown. Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025 She was interrupted by a knock on the door. Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for interrupt
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Verb
  • Reality may intrude for the Manifesto in the form of an all-electric powertrain, or an economic downturn, or simply the whims of those in Sant’Agata Bolognese who make the call.
    Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2025
  • That is, a non-central process that allows the immune system to strike a delicate balance between being appropriately responsive and aggressive toward intruding germs or foreign dangers while also not running amok.
    Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Such hard coaching would bother some players.
    Jay King, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Continue reading … HIT THE ROAD – Duffy responds to trucker who 'couldn't be bothered' to learn English in America.
    , FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • According to sources, all staff in the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), with the exception of a handful of top officials and support staff, were cut in Friday's RIF.
    Cory Turner, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Andrew cuts in here to show me his phone.
    Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Its boxy fit and hip-skimming length call to mind the actress’s style, while its fall-ready texture adds a trendy twist to basic outerwear.
    Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
  • But adding a refreshing cucumber to your beverage offers an extra hydration boost, thanks to the veggie's high water content.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Nathan sought to interpose himself in sensitive deals despite his lack of experience.
    Sam Knight, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Other ads feature images of Harris and VP candidate Tim Walz interposed with post-apocalyptic scenes, and pictures of Walz and President Biden mashed up with images of prescription drugs spilling out of bottles.
    Emily Baker-White, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Chris talks about being broken in every possible way a person can be.
    Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Police say Balmer broke in through the southern wing of the residence, into a room often used to entertain crowds and display art.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025

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“Interrupt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interrupt. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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