Want to say interrupts differently? Here are other words for interrupts and its similar synonyms and opposite words to say in unique way.
Meaning of interrupts
The primary meaning of the word "interrupts" is to stop someone or something from continuing to do something, or to interrupt a process or activity.
Etymology of interrupts
The word "interrupts" originates from the Latin words "inter" meaning "between" or "among" and "rumpere" meaning "to break", with the past participle "interruptus" meaning "broken between" or "interrupted"
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of breaking into or stopping a process, activity, or conversation
Synonyms
Definitions
- To stop someone from continuing to talk or do something, often by saying or doing something
- * To cause a break or pause in a process, activity, or series of events
Usage Examples
- The phone call interrupts her work, and she has to answer it
- * The noise from the construction site interrupts the peaceful atmosphere of the park
- * The teacher interrupts the student to correct their pronunciation
Antonyms
continues
resumes
restarts
proceeds
progresses
persists
allows
permits
lets
enables
facilitates
helps
assists
supports
encourages
allows
tolerates
ignores
overlooks
disregards
neglects
omits