intercept

Noun
  1. The point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis (synset 106021142)
    is a type of: point - a geometric element that has position but no extension
Verb
  1. Seize on its way (synset 201442997)
    "The fighter plane was ordered to intercept an aircraft that had entered the country's airspace"
    is a type of: catch, grab, take hold of - take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
    subtypes: cut off, cut out - cut off and stop
    same as: stop
  2. Tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information (synset 202193294)
    "The FBI was tapping the phone line of the suspected spy"; "Is this hotel room bugged?"
    is a type of: eavesdrop, listen in - listen without the speaker's knowledge
    same as: bug, tap, wiretap

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