Dictionary entryCEFR B1noun
interruption
IPA pronunciation: /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃn/
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прерывание, перебой
English definition
An act of stopping something or someone for a short period, often by speaking or interfering.
Example
The constant interruptions made it hard to concentrate.
Collocations
- without interruption
- interruption of service
- minor interruption
- cause an interruption
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