Interruptions Synonyms and Antonyms

A time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. pauses
  2. suspensions
  3. intermissions
  4. intrusions
  5. interferences
  6. gaps
  7. disruptions
  8. cessations
  9. breaks
  10. lacunas
  11. delays
  12. obstructions
  13. lapses
  14. parentheses
  15. hiatuses
  16. interregna
  17. halts
  18. disturbances
  19. discontinuities
  20. distractions
  21. checks
Antonyms:
  1. continuations
Some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. breaks

Interruptions Sentence Examples

  • The life of a cable is usually considered to continue until it is no longer capable of being lifted for repair, but in some cases the duration and frequency of interruptions as affecting Life.

  • All interruptions are not so costly, for in shallower waters, with favourable conditions of weather, a repair may be only a matter of a few hours, and it is in such waters that the majority of breaks occur, but still a large reserve fund must be laid aside for this purpose.

  • Operating mistakes also cause interruptions to conversations, as it is possible, by the insertion of a plug in a multiple jack, to disconnect the circuit between two talking subscribers.

  • He has left an amusing acccunt of his employments in the country, where his love of study was at once inflamed by a large and unwonted command of books and checked by the necessary interruptions of his otherwise happy domestic life.

  • In 640 northern Albania was invaded by the Serbo-Croats; it continued with interruptions under Servian rule till 1360.

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