întrerupere

întrerupere is the Romanian word for interruption. It can refer to a wide range of situations where a continuous process, activity, or state is brought to a halt, either temporarily or permanently. The specific context often dictates the precise meaning.

In everyday language, întrerupere can describe a break in a conversation, a pause in a musical performance, or a disruption in a service like electricity or internet. For example, a phone call might be interrupted by a bad signal, or a meeting might be interrupted by an urgent announcement. This type of interruption is usually unplanned and can be inconvenient.

The term can also be used in more technical or formal settings. In law, an întrerupere might refer to the suspension of legal proceedings or the cessation of a statute of limitations. In medicine, an întrerupere might describe the interruption of a medical treatment or a physiological process. For instance, an întrerupere a sarcinii is the Romanian term for abortion.

The word carries a sense of something that was ongoing being stopped. The nature of the stopping – whether it is a brief pause, a complete cessation, or a forceful disruption – is often understood from the surrounding words and the situation. The consequence of an întrerupere can range from minor annoyance to significant impact, depending on its nature and duration.