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intercept Definition and Meaning in English (intercept definition)

verb
Synonyms:stopblockcut off
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Intercept definition: To stop and seize someone or something on their way from one place to another before they reach their intended destination.

Definitions of Intercept

  1. 1verb

    To stop and seize someone or something on their way from one place to another before they reach their intended destination.

Example Sentences

formal

“The police managed to intercept the package before it reached its recipient.”

casual

“He tried to intercept the pass in the football game.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tenseintercepted
present participleintercepting
nouninterception
agent nouninterceptor

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Intercept definition: To stop and seize someone or something on their way from one place to another before they reach their intended destination.
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'Intercept' translates to 'intercept' in English. Intercept definition: To stop and seize someone or something on their way from one place to another before they reach their intended destination.
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