interrupted Definition
- 1stopped or broken for a period of time
- 2stopped someone while they are speaking or doing something, by saying or doing something yourself
Using interrupted: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "interrupted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The power outage interrupted the movie we were watching.
Example
I'm sorry to have interrupted your conversation.
Example
The phone call interrupted his work.
interrupted Synonyms and Antonyms
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Phrases with interrupted
sleep that is not continuous and is broken up by periods of wakefulness
Example
She had a rough night of interrupted sleep due to her baby's crying.
a journey that is stopped or broken for a period of time
Example
Their interrupted journey was caused by a flat tire on the highway.
a view that is blocked or obstructed by something
Example
The building construction interrupted the previously beautiful view of the city skyline.
Summary: interrupted in Brief
'Interrupted' [ˌɪntəˈrʌptɪd] describes something that has been stopped or broken for a period of time. It can also refer to stopping someone while they are speaking or doing something. Examples include 'The power outage interrupted the movie we were watching,' and 'I'm sorry to have interrupted your conversation.' 'Interrupted' can be used in phrases like 'interrupted sleep,' referring to sleep that is not continuous, and 'interrupted journey,' referring to a journey that is stopped or broken for a period of time.
