Interruption I ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃn Work Power Managed Hours Noun

• the birth of her son was a minor interruption to her career.
• an interruption to the power supply
• i managed to work for two hours without interruption.
• he ignored her interruptions.

interruption

1. something that temporarily stops an activity or a situation; a time when an activity is stopped
• The birth of her son was a minor interruption to her career.
• an interruption to the power supply
• I managed to work for two hours without interruption.
2. the act of interrupting somebody/something and of stopping them from speaking
• He ignored her interruptions.
• She spoke for 20 minutes without interruption.

Extra Examples

• Can I please have this conversation on the phone without interruptions?
• Excuse the interruption, but can I borrow Jenny for a moment?
• He began again, obviously annoyed at this rude interruption.
• He continued speaking despite regular interruptions from the Opposition.
• He ignored her interruption and carried on talking.
• I found it hard to work with all the noise and constant interruptions.
• I managed to work for two hours without interruption.
• The game continued after a short interruption because of rain.
• She spoke for 20 minutes without interruption.
• There’s been an interruption in the power supply.