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intercept

in·ter·cept

intercept

 
 
pronunciation:
In tr sept
features:
Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: verb
inflections: intercepts, intercepting, intercepted
definition: to stop or take hold of; interrupt the movement or progress of.
Luckily, they intercepted the package before it was delivered to the wrong people.
similar words:
head off
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derivation: interceptive (adj.)
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