interrupt
intermediateB1/ˌɪntərˈʌpt/ · in-ter-rupt
To stop the continuous progress of an activity or event.
Meanings
To stop the continuous progress of an activity or event.
کسی سرگرمی یا واقعے کی تسلسل کو روک دینا۔
روکنہ
rukna
Common Collocations
- interrupt a conversation
- interrupt someone
- interrupt an event
Example Sentences
It is rude to interrupt someone while they are speaking.
جب کوئی بول رہا ہو تو بیچ میں بولنا بدتمیزی ہے۔
Jab koi bol raha ho to beech mein bolna badtameezi hai.
Please try not to interrupt during the meeting.
براہ کرم میٹنگ کے دوران مداخلت کرنے کی کوشش نہ کریں۔
Barah-e-karam meeting ke dauran mukhalifat karne ki koshish na karein.
He often interrupts people when they are discussing ideas.
وہ اکثر لوگوں کی باتیں کرتے وقت بیچ میں بول دیتا ہے۔
Woh aksar logon ki baatein karte waqt beech mein bol deta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'interrupt' as 'breaking in' on a conversation.
Imagine someone raising their hand to speak while another person is talking.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
چاہتے ہیں کہ سکون سے بیٹھیں ہم، مزاحمت نہ ہو، باتوں میں خلل نہ ہو۔
Chahte hain ke sukoon se baithen hum, Mazaahimat na ho, baaton mein khalal na ho.
We wish to sit in peace, may there be no obstruction, no interruption in our talks.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چور کی داڑھی میں تنکے نہیں ہوتے۔
Chor ki daadhi mein tanke nahi hote.
There are no twigs in a thief's beard.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "interrumpere" — to break between
First known use: 14th century
The word 'interrupt' traces back to Latin 'interrumpere', combining 'inter-' (between) and 'rumpere' (to break). It was adopted into Middle English in the late 14th century.