interruption
Noun
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is a type of: delay, holdup - the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later timesubtypes:
- cut-in, insert - (film) a still picture that is introduced and that interrupts the action of a film
- cut-in, insert - (broadcasting) a local announcement inserted into a network program
- interjection, interpellation, interpolation, interposition - the action of interjecting or interposing an action or remark that interrupts
- abruption, breaking off - an instance of sudden interruption
- barracking, heckling - shouting to interrupt a speech with which you disagree
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subtypes:
- dislocation, disruption - an event that results in a displacement or discontinuity
- punctuation - something that makes repeated and regular interruptions or divisions
- abatement, hiatus, reprieve, respite, suspension - an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
- eclipse, occultation - one celestial body obscures another
same as: break -
is a type of: interval, time interval - a definite length of time marked off by two instantssubtypes:
- lapse - a break or intermission in the occurrence of something
- blackout - a suspension of radio or tv broadcasting
- caesura - a pause or interruption (as in a conversation)
- dead air - an inadvertent interruption in a broadcast during which there is no sound
- delay, hold, postponement, time lag, wait - time during which some action is awaited
- halftime - an intermission between the first and second half of a game
- relief, respite, rest, rest period - a pause for relaxation
- time-out - a brief suspension of play
- letup, lull - a pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished
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