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
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
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However, frequent or long interruptions can affect a person's health.
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Sanja Jelic, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
In many areas, this was the second or third day of class interruptions.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
During the interruption, all five women who play Annie remained onstage.
—Anna Russell, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2025
Also, ensure that your router has no power issues and a stable connection, as interruptions can affect the reset process.
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Sanja Jelic, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
In many areas, this was the second or third day of class interruptions.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
During the interruption, all five women who play Annie remained onstage.
—Anna Russell, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2025
Also, ensure that your router has no power issues and a stable connection, as interruptions can affect the reset process.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for interruption
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“Interruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interruption. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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