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interrupt him

/ˌɪntəˈrʌpt hɪm/

Part of Speech: verb phrase

EN

to stop someone (a male) from speaking by saying or doing something, or to cause a temporary halt to an action he is performing.

Please don't interrupt him while he's giving his presentation.

Etymology

The word 'interrupt' comes from the Latin interruptus, past participle of interrumpere, meaning 'to break apart, interrupt', from inter- (between) + rumpere (to break). The phrase combines this verb with the object pronoun 'him'.

Quick answers

What does interrupt him mean?

interrupt him means: to stop someone (a male) from speaking by saying or doing something, or to cause a temporary halt to an action he is performing.

How do you pronounce interrupt him?

interrupt him: /ˌɪntəˈrʌpt hɪm/

How is interrupt him used in a sentence?

Please don't interrupt him while he's giving his presentation.