Definitions of interrupt:

  • verb:   terminate
    Example: "She interrupted her pregnancy"
  • verb:   destroy the peace or tranquility of
    Example: "Don't interrupt me when I'm reading"
  • verb:   interfere in someone else's activity
    Example: "Please don't interrupt me while I'm on the phone"
  • verb:   make a break in
    Example: "We interrupt the program for the following messages"