Interrupted (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Discontinued temporarily; "we resumed the interrupted discussion".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The interrupted project was resumed after the funding was secured.
• The interrupted meeting was reconvened after the fire alarm was silenced.
• The interrupted broadcast was resumed after the technical issue was resolved.
• The interrupted phone call was reconnected after the signal was restored.
• The interrupted ceremony was restarted after the power outage was fixed.

Meaning ²

Intermittently stopping and starting; "fitful (or interrupted) sleep"; "off-and-on static".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The interrupted broadcast continued after a brief technical issue was resolved.
• Her interrupted sleep pattern was affecting her mood and energy levels.
• The interrupted internet connection was frustrating her as she tried to file her taxes online.
• The plane's interrupted flight plan had delayed its arrival by several hours.
• The storm caused interrupted service on the commuter rail line for days.

Synonyms

• Fitful
• Off-and-on