interception

• Nom désignant l'action d'intercepter, qui peut inclure le fait d'empêcher la progression ou l'arrivée de quelque chose, ou, au football américain, la réception d'une passe lancée par le joueur de l'équipe adverse.

A noun referring to the act of intercepting, which can involve preventing something from proceeding or arriving, or, in American football, catching a pass thrown by an opposing player.

1. Act of stopping or preventingB2formal

   The action of stopping or seizing something in transit, preventing it from reaching its intended destination.

   Interception (action d'arrêter ou d'empêcher)

   • The interception of the illegal shipment was a major success for the authorities.
   • The spy's mission involved the interception of secret communications.
   • The police carried out an interception of the stolen vehicle.

   Synonymesblockingcaptureinterdictioninterruptionobstructionseizingstopping

   Antonymesdeliveryforwardingpassingtransmission

2. Catching a football from the opposing teamB2formalamericansport

   In American football, the act of a defensive player catching a pass thrown by an offensive player, resulting in a turnover.

   Interception (football américain)

   • The cornerback made a spectacular interception in the end zone.
   • The quarterback threw an interception that cost his team the game.
   • The interception was returned for a touchdown.

   Synonymespicksteal