intercept

[US]/ˌɪntəˈsept/
[UK]/ˌɪntərˈsept/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

intercept: to stop, catch, or interrupt something in its course.

Phrases & Collocations

intercept a pass

intercept a message

intercept an aircraft

intercept method

Example Sentences

intercept the enemy's bombers

intercept the enemy's battle plan

I intercepted Edward on his way to work.

intercepted me with a message as I was leaving.

intelligence agencies intercepted a series of telephone calls.

The parcels of drugs were intercepted by the Customs House before they were delivered.

The police intercepted the flight of the escaped criminal and put him back in jail.

Reporters intercepted him as he tried to leave by the rear entrance.

Once specified, event capture intercepts all events of the specified type targeted toward any of the capturer's descendants.

Thus, possession is won by intercepting passes, forcing an overambitious long shot which results in a goal kick, or by tackling the player as he tries to dribble past.

Real-world Examples

About 10 suspicious packages in yellow manila envelopes have been intercepted so far.

Source: VOA Daily Standard November 2018 Collection

Bernard darted forward to intercept him.

Source: Brave New World

Or who intercepts it before it dies.

Source: Rick and Morty Season 2 (Bilingual)

They fly in such a way that they will intercept it.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

Edmond swam on a course that would intercept the boat.

Source: The Count of Monte Cristo: Selected Edition

We've corrected the intercept range, but we've got a problem with intercept velocity.

Source: The Martian Original Soundtrack

State media said the attack damaged some infrastructure and that some of the missiles were intercepted.

Source: BBC Listening Collection September 2022

By means of water, an enemy may be intercepted, but not robbed of all his belongings.

Source: The Art of War

Scarlett stole glances at her companions and intercepted a look from India.

Source: Gone with the Wind

Yeah, the problem is the intercept velocity.

Source: The Martian Original Soundtrack

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