Interrupt - Definition
interrupt
n 1: a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program
so that another procedure can be carried out
v 1: make a break in; "We interrupt the program for the
following messages" [syn: interrupt, disrupt, break
up, cut off]
2: destroy the peace or tranquility of; "Don't interrupt me when
I'm reading" [syn: interrupt, disturb]
3: interfere in someone else's activity; "Please don't interrupt
me while I'm on the phone" [syn: interrupt, disrupt]
4: terminate; "She interrupted her pregnancy"; "break a lucky
streak"; "break the cycle of poverty" [syn: interrupt,
break]