English Synonym Finder

interrupt

Definitions

To stop the continuous progress of an activity or process.

To break the uniformity or continuity of something.

To break into a conversation or discourse by speaking.

Examples

Please do not interrupt me while I am speaking.

The loud noise from the street began to interrupt our conversation.

I am sorry to interrupt, but there is an urgent phone call for you.

Synonyms

disrupt disturb break interfere butt in interject hinder

Antonyms

continue persist resume proceed maintain sustain advance