interrupt

To break the continuity or uniformity of.

To stop (someone engaged in an activity) by saying or doing something.

To cause an activity to stop by saying or doing something.

A signal to a computer that stops the execution of a running program so that another action can be performed.

A circuit that conveys a signal stopping the execution of a running program.

Gaping: spreading apart, as the sides of anything.

Irregular; interrupted.

Disturbed; interrupted.

To make a break or gap in; break the course or continuity of; hence, to break off; bring to a pause or cessation; hinder the continuation of.

To break in upon or disturb the action of; stop or hinder in doing something.