Unterbrechung — meaning in English
German → English · translate English → German instead
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
- verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
- verb To stop working properly; to malfunction.
- verb To fail to keep (a promise, rule, or law).
- verb To interrupt or bring an end to something continuous.
- noun A short pause or rest from an activity.