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interrupt vs break in

break in vs interrupt

interrupt is a noun but break in is not a noun.

interrupt and break in both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
interrupt Yes No Yes No
break in No No Yes No
As verbs, break in is a hypernym of interrupt; that is, break in is a word with a broader meaning than interrupt:
  • interrupt: interfere in someone else's activity
  • break in: break into a conversation
Other hypernyms of interrupt include barge in, butt in, chime in, chisel in, cut in, put in.
As verbs, break in is a hyponym of interrupt; that is, break in is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than interrupt:
  • interrupt: make a break in
  • break in: break into a conversation
Other hyponyms of interrupt include cut, cut off, punctuate, break, put aside, put away, break, intermit, pause, barge in, butt in, chime in, chisel in, cut in, put in, burst in on, burst upon, heckle, come in, inject, interject, interpose, put in, throw in, block, jam, stop, stop over, take off, take time off.
interrupt (noun) break in (noun)
a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out
interrupt (verb) break in (verb)
terminate or end make submissive, obedient, or useful
destroy the peace or tranquility of break so as to fall inward
interfere in someone else's activity start in a certain activity, enterprise, or role
make a break in break into a conversation
intrude on uninvited
enter someone's (virtual or real) property in an unauthorized manner, usually with the intent to steal or commit a violent act
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