Interupt vs. Interrupt: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on November 1, 2023
"Interupt" is an incorrect spelling, while "Interrupt" is correct, meaning to stop the continuous progress of an activity or process.
Which is correct: Interupt or Interrupt
How to spell Interrupt?
Interupt is Incorrect
Interrupt is Correct
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Key Differences
"Interrupt" contains "Rupt," which also means "break," and "interrupt" essentially means "break into," so remember it as "interruption."
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Nov 01, 2023
Think of the double "r" in "interrupt" as two roads you have to cross, thereby interrupting your path.
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Nov 01, 2023
"Rupture" relates to "break," and so does "Interrupt." Both have "rupt" in them, so ensure you include "rupt" in "interrupt."
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Nov 01, 2023
The double "r" in "interrupt" stands for "really rude," as it's often rude to interrupt.
Janet White
Nov 01, 2023
"Interrupt" has the same number of Rs as its synonyms "disturb" and "disrupt."
Harlon Moss
Nov 01, 2023
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Interupt and Interrupt Definitions
Interrupt
"Interrupt" denotes breaking the continuity of a state or condition
The power outage interrupted the town's tranquility.
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Interrupt
"Interrupt" means to stop the continuity of an event or action
He always interrupts me when I speak.
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Oct 18, 2023
Interrupt
It involves intruding upon a conversation or activity unexpectedly
Please do not interrupt others during discussions.
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Interrupt
It implies causing an activity to cease temporarily
The rain interrupted the baseball game.
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Oct 18, 2023
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Interrupt
"Interrupt" can mean to disrupt normal operations or conditions
The storm could interrupt satellite communications.
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Interrupt
To break the continuity or uniformity of
Rain interrupted our baseball game.
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Interrupt
To stop (someone engaged in an activity) by saying or doing something
The baby interrupted me while I was on the phone.
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Interrupt
A signal to a computer that stops the execution of a running program so that another action can be performed.
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Interrupt
A circuit that conveys a signal stopping the execution of a running program.
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Interrupt
(ambitransitive) To disturb or halt (an ongoing process or action, or the person performing it) by interfering suddenly.
A maverick politician repeatedly interrupted the debate by shouting.
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Interrupt
(transitive) To divide; to separate; to break the monotony of.
The evenness of the road was not interrupted by a single hill.
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Interrupt
To assert to (a computer) that an exceptional condition must be handled.
The packet receiver circuit interrupted the microprocessor.
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Interrupt
An event that causes a computer or other device to temporarily cease what it was doing and attend to a condition.
The interrupt caused the packet handler routine to run.
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Interrupt
To break into, or between; to stop, or hinder by breaking in upon the course or progress of; to interfere with the current or motion of; to cause a temporary cessation of; as, to interrupt the remarks of anyone speaking.
Do not interrupt me in my course.
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Interrupt
To divide; to separate; to break the monotony of; as, the evenness of the road was not interrupted by a single hill.
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Interrupt
Make a break in;
We interrupt the program for the following messages
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Interrupt
Destroy the peace or tranquility of;
Don't interrupt me when I'm reading
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Interrupt
Interfere in someone else's activity;
Please don't interrupt me while I'm on the phone
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Interrupt
Terminate;
She interrupted her pregnancy
Break a lucky streak
Break the cycle of poverty
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FAQs
What is the root word of Interrupt?
The root word is the Latin "rupt," meaning "break."
Sara Rehman
Nov 01, 2023
Which preposition is used with Interrupt?
"Interrupt" is often used with the preposition "by" (interrupted by).
Harlon Moss
Nov 01, 2023
Why is it called Interrupt?
It comes from the Latin "interruptus," meaning "to break off" or "disrupt."
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Nov 01, 2023
Which vowel is used before Interrupt?
The letter "u" is used before "interrupt."
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Nov 01, 2023
What is the singular form of Interrupt?
As a verb, it doesn’t have a singular form, but the singular present third person is "interrupts."
Harlon Moss
Nov 01, 2023
Is Interrupt an adverb?
No, "interrupt" is a verb. The adverb would be "interruptedly."
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Nov 01, 2023
What is the plural form of Interrupt?
Verbs don't have plural forms. It remains "interrupt" with a plural subject.
Janet White
Nov 01, 2023
Which article is used with Interrupt?
Depending on the context, "a," "an," or "the" can be used.
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Nov 01, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Interrupt?
Common conjunctions like "and," "but," or "while" can be used.
Harlon Moss
Nov 01, 2023
Is Interrupt a noun or adjective?
"Interrupt" is primarily a verb. The noun form is "interruption."
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Nov 01, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Interrupt?
The stress is on the second syllable: "rupt."
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Nov 01, 2023
Is the Interrupt term a metaphor?
It can be used metaphorically when referring to non-literal interruptions.
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Nov 01, 2023
What is another term for Interrupt?
Synonyms include "disrupt," "halt," or "intrude."
Aimie Carlson
Nov 01, 2023
What is the opposite of Interrupt?
Opposites include "continue," "resume," or "proceed."
Sara Rehman
Nov 01, 2023
How is Interrupt used in a sentence?
"Sorry to interrupt, but there's a call for you."
Sara Rehman
Nov 01, 2023
Is Interrupt a vowel or consonant?
"Interrupt" is a word that contains both vowels and consonants.
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Nov 01, 2023
Which determiner is used with Interrupt?
"Interrupt" as a verb typically doesn't require a determiner.
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Nov 01, 2023
What is the first form of Interrupt?
The first form is "interrupt" (base form).
Janet White
Nov 01, 2023
What is the third form of Interrupt?
The third form (past participle) is "interrupted."
Harlon Moss
Nov 01, 2023
Is Interrupt an abstract noun?
No, it's a verb. The related abstract noun is "interruption."
Aimie Carlson
Nov 01, 2023
Is Interrupt a negative or positive word?
It's neutral, but often has a negative connotation due to the nature of the action.
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Nov 01, 2023
Is the word Interrupt imperative?
It can be used in the imperative mood (e.g., "Do not interrupt me!").
Aimie Carlson
Nov 01, 2023
What is the second form of Interrupt?
The second form (past simple) is "interrupted."
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Nov 01, 2023
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