interrupts Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. to cause to stop; break off; to begin to speak over in the middle of in a way that breaks off. Example Sentence He always interrupts his work to answer the phone. Synonyms pause; break; lull; disturb; halt Antonyms continuation Hear It! Say It! Write It! interrupts Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: