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Intercept (Verb)

Meaning 1

Tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information; "The FBI was tapping the phone line of the suspected spy"; "Is this hotel room bugged?".

Classification

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

Examples

  • The authorities attempted to intercept confidential messages by tapping into the secured communication line of the company.
  • Security experts detected the bug in the CEO's office and took immediate action to prevent the further interception of sensitive information.
  • They suspected that their phones were being tapped, so they avoided discussing business matters over the phone.
  • Intelligence agencies around the world often intercept telecommunications to gather valuable information on potential security threats.
  • The whistleblower claimed that the journalist's phone was tapped, and their conversations about the government scandal had been intercepted by unknown parties.

Synonyms

  • Tap
  • Bug
  • Wiretap

Hypernyms

  • Eavesdrop
  • Listen In

Meaning 2

Seize on its way; "The fighter plane was ordered to intercept an aircraft that had entered the country's airspace".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

  • The fighter jet was scrambled to intercept the enemy bomber that had crossed the border.
  • The coast guard will intercept the ship suspected of smuggling contraband into the country's waters.
  • Soldiers were deployed to intercept a group of hostile rebels attempting to reach the capital city.
  • An F-16 fighter was dispatched to intercept a small plane that had wandered into restricted airspace.
  • A police car was sent to intercept the stolen vehicle before it reached the city limits.

Synonyms

  • Stop

Hypernyms

  • Grab
  • Take Hold Of

Hyponyms

  • Cut Out

Related Words

  • Interceptor (noun)
  • Interception (noun)
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