B1 — Intermediateverb
interrompere
to interrupt, to break off, to cut short
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
disturbarebloccaresospenderetagliarefermare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
continuareproseguireriprendereterminare
Usage note
'Interrompersi' = to stop oneself. 'Sospendere' = to suspend (temporary stop). 'Bloccare' = to stop/block. 'Tagliare la parola' = colloquial for interrupting.
Example
"Non interrompermi mentre parlo — aspetta che finisca."
"Don't interrupt me while I'm talking — wait for me to finish."
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