/interumˈpiɾ/
#2502 of 5,000 Core 5000
Translation
to interrupt
Word origin
From Latin interrumpere ('to break apart, interrupt'), from inter ('between') plus rumpere ('to break'). The same rumpere gives English 'rupture' and 'erupt'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- interrumpere
- English cognates
- interrupt, rupture
Grammar
Verb type-ir regular (3rd group)
Examples
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Please do not interrupt me when I am talking.
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The storm interrupted the football match.
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May I interrupt for a moment to ask a question?
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The power cut interrupted the afternoon meeting.
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I do not want to interrupt your work, but it is urgent.
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