intercept

ˌɪnərˈsɛpt
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Translation of intercept into German,

Verb

tr.
1.

defense

stop or divert something in motion
  • The police intercepted the package before it reached its destination.Die Polizei fing das Paket ab, bevor es sein Ziel erreichte.
2.

sports

gain possession of the ball in sports
  • The defender intercepted the ball and passed it to a teammate.Der Verteidiger fing den Ball ab und passte ihn zu einem Mitspieler.
3.

telecommunications

TECH.US
tap a wire to get information
TECH.US
anzapfen abhören mitlauschen
  • The agency intercepted the call to gather intelligence.Die Behörde zapfte das Gespräch an, um Informationen zu sammeln.
4.

aeronautics

TECH.
approach an aircraft to escort or attack
TECH.
  • The fighter jet intercepted the unidentified aircraft.Der Kampfjet fing das unbekannte Flugzeug ab.

Noun

1.

sports

act of intercepting an opponent's pass
  • The intercept changed the course of the game.Das Abfangen veränderte den Verlauf des Spiels.
2.

action

act of stopping or seizing something en route
  • The goalie made a crucial intercept during the game..Der Torwart machte während des Spiels eine entscheidende Abfangaktion
3.

mathematics

TECH.
the coordinate where a curve intersects an axis
TECH.
Schnittpunkt mAchsenabschnitt
  • The intercept was calculated to be at (0, 3).Der Schnittpunkt wurde bei (0, 3) berechnet.
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Expressions with intercept: examples in English and translations in German

vereiteln
verhindern
They intercepted the plan at the pass.

Synonyms and analogies of intercept in English

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.

Translations of "intercept" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
abfangenv.

The drone can intercept signals from other devices in its range.

Die Drohne kann Signale von anderen Geräten in ihrer Reichweite abfangen.

fangenv.

We do not intercept inquiries before they are sent on to you.

Wir fangen keine Anfragen an, bevor Sie an Sie geschickt werden.

abhörenv.

Prevent hackers to re-route and intercept mobile calls and sms.

Verhindern Sie ein umleiten und abhören von mobilen Anrufen und SMS durch Hacker.

Noun
derAbschnittnm.

The structure and alteration are also similar to identical in each intercept.

Die Struktur und die Alteration sind ebenfalls in jedem Abschnitt ähnlich bis identisch.

dasAbfangennn.

She explained how the intercept was vital for maintaining public safety.

Sie erklärte, wie das Abfangen entscheidend für die öffentliche Sicherheit war.

derAbfangkursnm.

No, but they're on an intercept course, weapons fully powered.

Nein, aber es ist auf Abfangkurs und alle Waffen sind geladen.

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intercept: Examples and translations in context

The player thrust out his leg to intercept the pass.

Der Spieler streckte sein Bein aus, um den Pass abzufangen.

She quickly learned how to intercept files shared over the network.

Sie lernte schnell, wie man über das Netzwerk geteilte Dateien abfängt.

She explained how the intercept was vital for maintaining public safety.

Sie erklärte, wie das Abfangen entscheidend für die öffentliche Sicherheit war.

The coach called for a player to intercept the ball during the match.

Der Trainer rief einen Spieler auf, den Ball während des Spiels abzufangen.

We were able to intercept the signal before it reached the wrong destination.

Wir konnten das Signal abfangen, bevor es das falsche Ziel erreichte.

An unexpected intercept by the rival team changed the course of the game.

Ein unerwartetes Abfangen durch das gegnerische Team änderte den Verlauf des Spiels.

After the coach yelled, the player darted away to intercept the ball.

Nach dem Anschrei des Trainers schoss der Spieler los, um den Ball abzufangen.

Sir, the vessel has already changed course to intercept us.

Sir, das Schiff änderte bereits Kurs, um uns abzufangen.

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