interrupted

• Descreve algo que foi temporariamente parado ou interrompido; costuma se referir a uma ação, um processo ou a fala.

Describes something that has been stopped or broken off temporarily, often referring to an action, process, or speech.

1. Stopped temporarilyB1formal

   Describes something that has been stopped or broken off before it was finished.

   Interrompido

   • The interrupted phone call left her feeling frustrated.
   • His interrupted speech was met with applause when he resumed.
   • The interrupted game was postponed until the next day.

   Sinônimoscut shortdiscontinuedincompletesuspendedunfinished

   Antônimoscontinuousongoingunbrokenuninterrupted

2. Broken continuityB2formal

   Describes a sequence or process that has been broken or disturbed.

   Interrompido

   • The interrupted flow of traffic caused long delays.
   • Her interrupted sleep made her feel tired all day.
   • The interrupted broadcast was due to technical difficulties.

   Sinônimosbrokendiscontinuousdisrupteddisturbedintermittentsuspended

   Antônimoscontinuousunbrokenuninterrupted

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de interromper a fala de alguém ou a continuação de uma atividade, geralmente por meio de intromissão ou pausa.

A verb used to indicate the act of stopping someone from speaking or an activity from continuing, often by breaking in or causing a pause.

1. Stop someone speakingA2formal

   To break the continuity of a conversation or speech by speaking while someone else is talking.

   Interromper

   • Please don't interrupt me while I'm explaining.
   • She interrupted the speaker to ask a question.
   • He was interrupted by a phone call during the meeting.

   Sinônimosbarge inbreak inbutt inchime incut incut offdisturbinterject

2. Stop an activity or processB1formal

   To cause an activity or process to stop temporarily.

   Interromper

   • The construction work interrupted the traffic flow.
   • A power outage interrupted the broadcast.
   • The alarm interrupted his sleep.

   Sinônimosbreakdelayhaltintermitpausepostponesuspend

   Antônimoscontinuepersistproceedresume

3. Break a continuous line or surfaceB2formal

   To break the continuity of a physical line, surface, or pattern.

   Interromper

   • A row of trees interrupts the flat landscape.
   • The river interrupts the road at several points.
   • Tall buildings interrupt the skyline.

   Sinônimosbreachbreakcutrupture

   Antônimosconnectcontinuejoin