B1verbrelationships
US/ˌɪn.təˈrʌpt/
UK/ˌɪn.təˈrʌpt/
to stop someone while they are speaking or doing something by saying or doing something yourself
In context
Please don't interrupt me while I'm explaining the plan.
Constant phone notifications interrupt your sleep more than you think.
Sorry to interrupt, but your taxi is waiting outside.
Words that go with interrupt
verb + noun
- interrupt the meetingA fire alarm interrupted the meeting just before the vote.
- interrupt a conversationA loud alarm interrupted our conversation.
- interrupt sleepStreet noise can interrupt sleep even if you don't wake up fully.
adverb + verb
- constantly interruptPeople who constantly interrupt others are often seen as rude.
- rudely interruptHe rudely interrupted the speaker to argue about the numbers.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Don't interrupt into my talk.Correct: Don't interrupt my talk.