intercepted
ˌɪntərˈsɛptɪd
Definition

Definition of intercepted - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
actioncaught or seized on the way
  • the intercepted pass was crucial in the game..
captured caught seized
2.
securitystopped something from reaching its destination
  • the intercepted message never reached its intended recipient..
blocked interrupted
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Origin of intercepted

Latin, intercipere (to seize in between)

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military
intelligence from analyzing intercepted telemetry data
intercepted info
information gathered from intercepted communications
military
intelligence from intercepted communications or electronic signals
computing event
able to be caught or intercepted by a program

Examples of intercepted in a sentence

  • An intercepted letter changed the course of the investigation.
  • The intercepted package was returned to the sender.
  • Intercepted emails revealed the confidential plans.

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  1. French:intercepté, interrompu, ...
  2. German:abgefangen, gestoppt, ...
  3. Italian:catturato, intercettata, ...
  4. Spanish:atrapado, interceptada, ...
  5. Portuguese:interceptado, interceptada, ...
  6. Chinese:被截获的, 被拦截的, ...
  7. Japanese:インターセプトされた, 傍受された, ...
  8. Arabic:مُعْتَرَض, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְיוּרָט, מְיוּרָט בַּדֶּרֶךְ, ...
  10. Russian:перехваченный, остановленный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:перехоплений, перехоплене, ...
  12. Hindi:पकड़ा हुआ, पकड़ा गया, ...
intercept
ˌɪnərˈsɛpt

Definition of intercept - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
defensestop or divert something in motion
  • The police intercepted the package before it reached its destination.
catch
2.
sportsgain possession of the ball in sports
  • The defender intercepted the ball and passed it to a teammate.
capture seize
3.
telecommunicationsTECH.UStap a wire to get informationTECH.US
  • The agency intercepted the call to gather intelligence.
eavesdrop monitor
4.
aeronauticsTECH.approach an aircraft to escort or attackTECH.
  • The fighter jet intercepted the unidentified aircraft.
intercepting interception

Noun

1.
sportsact of intercepting an opponent's pass
  • The intercept changed the course of the game.
block interception
2.
actionact of stopping or seizing something en route
  • The goalie made a crucial intercept during the game..
block interception stop
3.
mathematicsTECH.the coordinate where a curve intersects an axisTECH.
  • The intercept was calculated to be at (0, 3).
crossing intersection node
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Expressions with intercept

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prevent an action from happening
They intercepted the plan at the pass.

Origin of intercept

Latin, inter (between) + capere (to take)

Examples of intercept in a sentence

  • They intercepted the enemy's communication signals.
  • She managed to intercept the pass during the game.
  • The player intercepted the throw with ease.
  • They managed to intercept the secret transmission.
  • The hacker tried to intercept the data stream.
  • The pilot was ordered to intercept the enemy plane.

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  1. French:intercepter, interception, ...
  2. German:abfangen, Abfangen, ...
  3. Italian:intercettare, intercetto, ...
  4. Spanish:interceptar, intercepción, ...
  5. Portuguese:interromper, interceção, ...
  6. Chinese:拦截, 截球, ...
  7. Japanese:止める, インターセプト, ...
  8. Arabic:اِعْتَرَضَ, اِعْتِرَاض, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְיַירֵט, חֲטִיפָה, ...
  10. Russian:перехватить, перехват, ...
  11. Ukrainian:перехопити, перехоплення, ...
  12. Hindi:रोकना, इंटरसेप्ट, ...
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