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interrupt

interrupt

Meaning of interrupt

English

to stop someone while they are speaking by saying something

Русский

прервать чью-то речь или занятие, вмешавшись не вовремя

interrupt

Pronunciation

British English
/ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/
American English
/ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/

interrupt with Russian translation

Сочетания и примеры со словом interrupt

Типичные сочетания сгруппированы по смыслу. Зелёные слова можно открыть отдельно, чтобы продолжить изучение.

5 сочетаний

Перебить собеседника

Cutting someone off
sorry to interrupt
извините, что перебиваю

Sorry to interrupt, but your car is blocking the driveway.

Извините, что перебиваю, но ваша машина загораживает въезд.

keep interrupting
постоянно перебивать

My little brother keeps interrupting me when I'm on the phone.

Младший брат постоянно перебивает меня, когда я говорю по телефону.

  • interrupt someoneперебить кого-то
  • don't interruptне перебивай
  • interrupt each otherперебивать друг друга

interrupt usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

Sorry to interrupt you.

Извините, что перебиваю вас.

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

Please do not interrupt the speaker.

Пожалуйста, не перебивайте выступающего.

interrupt synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between interrupt, cut in, interject, break in, barge in, and butt in

C
🇬🇧English
cut in

more conversational

A2often

ENPlease don't cut in while she's talking.

I
🇬🇧English
interject

add a short remark; formal

A2rare word

ENShe interjected a short comment during the discussion.

B
🇬🇧English
break in

also means to burgle; use with care

A2often

ENHe broke in with a question before I finished.

B
🇬🇧English
barge in

interrupt rudely and forcefully

A2rare word

ENHe barged in and started arguing before anyone could speak.

B
🇬🇧English
butt in

informal and disapproving

A2rare word

ENDon't butt in when adults are talking.

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interrupt belongs to the topic "Calls and Meetings →". Start with a short set of 3 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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Questions about this word

What does interrupt mean?

to stop someone while they are speaking by saying something

How do you pronounce interrupt?

interrupt is pronounced [ˌɪntəˈrʌpt].

How is interrupt used in a sentence?

Извините, что перебиваю вас. Translation: Sorry to interrupt you.

Is interrupt part of Calls and Meetings vocabulary?

Yes, interrupt can be learned in the Calls and Meetings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is interrupt part of Work English vocabulary?

Yes, interrupt can be learned in the Work English topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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