interrupt

Reading level: medium

Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out
  2. verb make a break in
  3. verb destroy the peace or tranquility of

Etymology

From Middle English interrupten, derived from Latin interruptus, past participle of interrumpere (“to break apart/off, interrupt”), from inter (“between”) + rumpere (“to break”).

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