interrupt

Meanings

• a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out
• make a break in
  • "We interrupt the program for the following messages"
• destroy the peace or tranquility of
  • "Don't interrupt me when I'm reading"
• interfere in someone else's activity
  • "Please don't interrupt me while I'm on the phone"
• terminate
  • "She interrupted her pregnancy"

Synonyms

break, break up, cut off, disrupt, disturb