interception
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/ˌɪntərˈsepʃn/
🇬🇧
/ˌɪntəˈsepʃn/
noun
R
The act of stopping something from reaching its destination.
The interception of the ball prevented the other team from scoring.
R
In sports, the act of taking control of the ball from the opposing team.
The player made a great interception during the match.
R
The act of capturing a message or signal before it reaches its intended recipient.
The spy agency was able to make an interception of the enemy's secret communication.
translation
The act of stopping something from reaching its destination.; In sports, the act of taking control of the ball from the opposing team.; The act of capturing a message or signal before it reaches its intended recipient.
Word Forms
Plural
interceptions