interrumpo

Interrumpo is a Latin verb meaning to interrupt, to break into, or to cut off something such as speech, action, or writing. The sense centers on interrupting a proceeding by intruding or seizing the moment.

Etymology and forms: Interrumpo comes from the prefix inter- “between” and rumpere “to break.” It is a 3rd conjugation verb. The principal parts are interrumpo, interrumpere, interrupti, interruptum, with the present active indicative 1st person singular interrumpo and 3rd person singular interrumpt (in standard spelling interrumpit). The perfect passive participle is interruptus, and the supine is interruptum. A noun form, interruptio, denotes the act or instance of interrupting.

Usage: In classical Latin, interrumpere is used to describe breaking into a discourse, halting a movement, or interrupting an action. It takes a direct object in the accusative to designate what is interrupted and can also describe interrupting a speaker or a plan. The verb is typically found with contexts involving speech or proceedings, but can also refer to interrupting activity, processes, or writing.

Example: Senatūs orationem interrumpit. Translation: The senator interrupts the speech. Another form: Oratio interrupta est. Translation: The speech has been interrupted.

Related terms: interruptio (the act of interrupting), interruptus (the participial form). The concept is related to other Latin terms for halting or interrupting, and the word’s usage influenced later terms in Romance languages for interruption or interjection.

See also: interpellare (to interrupt with a request or question), intermittere (to stop and resume), interratio.