An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics
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Stop the continuous progress of (an activity or process).

From L. interruptus, p.p. of interrumpere "break apart, break through," from → inter- "between" + rumpere "to break," → rupture.

Andarsalidan, from andar-, → inter-, + salidan, as in gosalidan "to break; to snap asunder," → fault.

1) A person or thing that interrupts.
2) Electricity: A device for interrupting or periodically opening and closing a circuit (Dictionary.com).

→ interrupt; → -er.

The action of interrupting or being interrupted.

Verbal noun from → interrupt.