interruption

simple noun16 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.2

Happening repeatedly or all the time.

Happening repeatedly or all the time.

A short pause in an activity.

A short pause in an activity.

Happening repeatedly or all the time.

A short pause in an activity.

An unexpected break or stop.

An impolite or abrupt interruption.

Happening from time to time.

Used when an interruption is not wanted.

A polite phrase used before interrupting someone.

A polite phrase used before interrupting someone.

Continuously, with no breaks or stops.

Used to indicate what is being interrupted.

Used to indicate the source of the interruption.

To continue what you are doing without paying attention to an interruption.