intercept
word
in-tur-SEPT
in-tuh-SEPT
Definition
To stop, catch, or block someone or something before they reach their destination, often used in sports, military, or communication contexts.
Usage & Nuances
Often formal or technical. Common in sports ('intercept a pass'), law enforcement ('intercept a message'), or military. Do not confuse with 'interrupt' (stop an action), or 'interfere' (get involved).
Spanish: interceptar - detener (interrumpir) - interceptar (deporte)Portuguese (BR): interceptar - apanhar (esporte) - bloquear (impedir passagem)Portuguese (PT): intercetar - apanhar (desporto) - bloquearChinese (Simplified): 拦截 - 截获Chinese (Traditional): 攔截 - 截獲Hindi: अवरोध करना - रोकनाArabic: اعترض - اعترض طريقBengali: অবরোধ করা - আটকানো - মাঝপথে থামানোRussian: перехватить - задержатьJapanese: 遮る - 迎撃する - 阻止するVietnamese: chặn - ngăn chặnKorean: 가로채다Turkish: yakalamak - durdurmak - engellemekUrdu: روکنا - درمیان روکناIndonesian: mencegat - menghadang
Example Sentences
The police tried to intercept the stolen car.
basic
He jumped to intercept the ball during the game.
basic
The message was intercepted before it reached its destination.
basic
Can you intercept him before he leaves the building?
natural
Our team managed to intercept a crucial pass and win the match.
natural
They tried to intercept the email, but it was encrypted.
natural