interrupt

verb B2

Meaning

To interrupt means to stop someone from speaking or doing something by suddenly speaking or doing something yourself.
💡 A common mistake is to use "interrupting" as a noun; the correct form is "interruption."

Example Sentences

Can you please not interrupt me while I am speaking ?
Please do not interrupt me while I am speaking .
Please don ’ t interrupt me while I ’ m explaining the problem .

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