intercept — to stop and catch something or someone before they reach their intended destination
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to stop and catch something or someone before they reach their intended destination
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪntərsept/
Example Sentences
- The goalkeeper tried to intercept the ball but ended up catching a pigeon instead.
- Secret agents intercepted the villain's pizza delivery order and discovered his hideout.
- The cybersecurity team intercepted the hacker's attempt to breach the system.
intercept
VERB[/ˈɪntərsept/]
to stop and catch something or someone before they reach their intended destination
The goalkeeper leaps high to intercept the cross before the striker can reach it.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'intercipere', combining 'inter' (between) and 'capere' (to seize or capture). Originally meaning 'to seize in the middle' or 'to catch between', it was used in Roman military contexts to describe tactics of cutting off enemy communications or supplies mid-route.
Breakdown
inter- (between) + capere (to seize/catch) = to seize or stop something in the middle of its passage.
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📝Examples
“The goalkeeper tried to intercept the ball but ended up catching a pigeon instead.”
“Secret agents intercepted the villain's pizza delivery order and discovered his hideout.”
“The cybersecurity team intercepted the hacker's attempt to breach the system.”
“Air traffic control intercepted the unauthorized aircraft entering restricted airspace.”
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