interruption — the action of interrupting or being interrupted
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of interrupting or being interrupted
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/
Korean meaning: 방해, 중단
Korean pronunciation: 인터**럽**션
Example Sentences
- Mom's interruption during my gaming session was like a boss battle I wasn't prepared for.
- The teacher spoke for two hours without interruption.
- Every time I try to explain my excuse, there's always an interruption - it's like the universe doesn't want me to lie.
interruption
NOUN//ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən//
the action of interrupting or being interrupted
A delivery person's interruption disrupts the important business meeting
Corruption's interruption meets nature's eruption!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'interrumpere' meaning 'to break between or apart'. The word literally described breaking something in the middle, which evolved to mean stopping an ongoing action or conversation.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Mom's interruption during my gaming session was like a boss battle I wasn't prepared for.”
“The teacher spoke for two hours without interruption.”
“Every time I try to explain my excuse, there's always an interruption - it's like the universe doesn't want me to lie.”
“The interruption of internet service lasted three hours.”
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