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Unterbrechung — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • break verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
  • cessation noun The stopping of something, whether temporary or permanent.
  • disconnect verb To break a connection between two things, such as a cable or a phone call.
  • disconnection noun Severance of a physical connection.
  • disruption noun A break in the normal flow, order, or continuity of something.
  • hiatus noun A gap or interruption in something that would otherwise be continuous.
  • intermission noun A break between parts of a performance or event.
  • interregnum noun A period of time between the end of one monarch's reign and the accession of their successor.
  • interruption noun An act of breaking in on something, or a pause caused by this.
  • recess noun A break from an activity or from regular proceedings, especially in a school, court, or legislature.

Senses

Unterbrechung is used for these senses in English:

  • break An interval or intermission between two parts of a performance, for example a theatre show, broadcast, or sports game.
  • cessation (formal) A ceasing or discontinuance, for example of an action, whether temporary or final.
  • disconnect A break or interruption in an existing connection, continuum, or process; disconnection.
  • disruption An interruption to the regular flow or sequence of something.
  • hiatus An interruption, break, pause or absence.
  • hiatus An temporary break from work, especially one which is unexpected.
  • intermission A break, especially between two performances or sessions, such as at a concert, play, seminar, or religious assembly.
  • interregnum (by extension) An intermission in any order of succession; any breach of continuity in action or influence.

break — full definition

  1. verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
  2. verb To stop working properly; to malfunction.
  3. verb To fail to keep (a promise, rule, or law).
  4. verb To interrupt or bring an end to something continuous.
  5. noun A short pause or rest from an activity.

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