Definition of Interrupted
Interrupted
in·ter·rupt·ed


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
Stopped or hindered from continuing or progressing.

e.g. The speaker was interrupted by a loud noise from the audience.

(verb)
stopped the continuity of something, for example broke up a line or surface or disrupted the progress of a process or activity;

e.g. The smooth grass was interrupted by bushes. Her arrival interrupted their exercise.

(verb)
broke in on someone speaking by doing or saying something, often causing them to stop;

e.g. They often interrupted her lecture with questions.



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