Interception (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of intercepting; preventing something from proceeding or arriving; "he resorted to the interception of his daughter's letters"; "he claimed that the interception of one missile by another would be impossible".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The football player made a brilliant interception in the end zone, saving a certain touchdown.
- The authorities credited the interception of the terrorist's communication as a crucial factor in preventing the attack.
- The military officer ordered the interception of the enemy's convoy to prevent them from reaching their destination.
- The lawyer claimed that the interception of his client's phone calls was a serious breach of privacy.
- The scientist predicted that the interception of the asteroid by the planet's gravitational field would have catastrophic consequences.
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Meaning 2
(American football) the act of catching a football by a player on the opposing team.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The quarterback's pass was picked off by the defender, resulting in an interception that changed the momentum of the game.
- The safety made a crucial interception in the end zone to prevent a touchdown and seal the win for his team.
- The cornerback's interception return for a touchdown was the highlight of the game and earned him a spot on the sports highlight reel.
- The quarterback's interception was his third of the game, and it led to a field goal for the opposing team.
- The linebacker's interception in the fourth quarter set up his team's game-winning drive and capped off an impressive defensive performance.