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Having been stopped or halted
“Gaps in the manuscript have been noted where they occur to aid in the reconstruction of the now interrupted sequence of events.”
Having been interfered with
“His train of thought was interrupted by a movement upstairs.”
Occurring at irregular intervals
“Frequently, the structure of this fibrinous clot proves it to have been deposited at interrupted intervals.”
Having been stopped or halted
Postponed or deferred to a later date
Past tense for to intrude or interfere on a conversation or activity
“Please don't interrupt while I'm speaking about you in the third person.”
Past tense for to break the continuity of (a line or surface)
“The architects even specified that plastered surfaces were to have no joint markings that would visually interrupt their continuity.”
Past tense for to temporarily suspend a process or action with an interruption or interference
“For example, your contact could interrupt the meeting for a minute so that they can arrange to have someone else greet you or ask you back another time.”
Past tense for to permanently end a process or action with an interruption or interference
“The required accounting work at the close of the period does not interrupt the flow of goods and expenses.”
Past tense for to obstruct or impede the flow or progress of
“The Smithsonian Institution does not desire in any way to interrupt the progress of your investigations.”
Past tense for to interfere in matters that are not one's concern
Past tense for to forcibly put an end to
Past tense for to make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice
Past tense for to insult, tease, make fun of or badger
Past tense for to stop operating
Past tense for to intrude on someone else's territory, rights, business or personal affairs
Past tense for to briefly stop or interrupt an action
Past tense for to provide assuagement or palliation to
Past tense for to cut or divide into parts
Past tense for to physical enter or arrive at a place without invitation
Past tense for to have an effect or influence on, especially a negative one
Past tense for to capture or attack suddenly and unexpectedly
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