Interruption — In ter*rup tion, n. [L. interruptio: cf. F. interruption.] [1913 Webster] 1. The act of interrupting, or breaking in upon. [1913 Webster] 2. The state of being interrupted; a breach or break, caused by the abrupt intervention of something… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Time — • Article explores two questions, What are the notes, or elements, contained in the subjective representation of time? and To what external reality does this representation correspond? Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Time Time … Catholic encyclopedia
Time of Useful Consciousness — (TUC) is defined as the amount of time an individual is able to perform flying duties efficiently in an environment of inadequate oxygen supply.cite book |title=Fundamentals Of Aerospace Medicine: Translating Research Into Clinical Applications,… … Wikipedia
time-out — time′ out′ or time′out′ n. pl. outs 1) a brief suspension of activity; break 2) spo an interruption of play in a sports contest • Etymology: 1870–75 … From formal English to slang
time-out — noun a brief suspension of play each team has two time outs left • Hypernyms: ↑pause, ↑intermission, ↑break, ↑interruption, ↑suspension • Part Holonyms: ↑athletic game * * * … Useful english dictionary
interruption */ — UK [ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən] / US noun [countable/uncountable] Word forms interruption : singular interruption plural interruptions 1) something that someone says or does that stops someone else when they are speaking or concentrating on something He… … English dictionary
interruption — noun 1. an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity (Freq. 5) it was presented without commercial breaks there was a gap in his account • Syn: ↑break, ↑disruption, ↑gap • Derivationally related forms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
time — n 1. chronology; duration. 2. point, juncture, moment, instant, hour, day; period, spell, span, stretch, while, tide, term, tenure; interval, interim, intermission, interregnum, interruption, interlude, pause, break, hiatus; turn, shift, watch;… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
interruption — in|ter|rup|tion [ ,ıntə rnpʃən ] noun count or uncount * 1. ) something someone says or does that stops someone else when they are speaking or concentrating on something: He carried on, ignoring interruptions from the defense lawyer. 2. ) the act … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
time lag — noun time during which some action is awaited instant replay caused too long a delay he ordered a hold in the action • Syn: ↑delay, ↑hold, ↑postponement, ↑wait • Derivationally related forms: ↑wait … Useful english dictionary
time interval — noun a definite length of time marked off by two instants • Syn: ↑interval • Hypernyms: ↑measure, ↑quantity, ↑amount • Hyponyms: ↑access time, ↑distance, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
