interrupt
//ˌɪntəˈɹʌpt//
Verb
interruptInfinitive
interruptPresent tense
interruptedPast tense
interruptedPast participle
interruptingPresent participle
interruptsThird-person singular
1
To stop or hinder someone from speaking or an action from continuing by breaking in.
Please don't interrupt me while I'm speaking.
2
To break the continuity or uniformity of something.
The rain interrupted our picnic.
3
(Computing) To send a signal that temporarily halts a process so that another can be executed.
The hardware can interrupt the CPU to request immediate attention.
Noun
1
(Computing) A signal that causes a computer to stop its current operation and transfer control to a specific routine.
The hardware interrupt signals the CPU to handle the incoming data.