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Interrupt

/ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/
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(verb) To disturb or halt (an ongoing process or action, or the person performing it) by interfering suddenly, especially by speaking.

Why did she interrupt me?
Please don't interrupt me for a while.
CEFR Practice Quiz
It is considered very rude to ____ someone while they are in the middle of a serious explanation.

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