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| resumption |
the act or fact of resuming something following a pause or interruption. |
| shut-off |
a stoppage, interruption, or cessation. [1/2 definitions] |
| supervene |
to take place later in the course of something as a change, interruption, or unexpected addition. [1/2 definitions] |
| take |
a scene recorded or televised without interruption. [1/36 definitions] |
| take in stride |
to absorb or accommodate with no interruption or disturbance of one's normal mood or activities. |
| through |
allowing direct passage without interruption. [1/18 definitions] |
| unbroken |
without interruption; continuous. [1/4 definitions] |
| vapor lock |
a partial or complete interruption of the flow of liquid fuel in an internal combustion engine that is caused by the formation of bubbles of vapor or air in the fuel line. |
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