intercept
To stop, deflect or divertTo stop, deflect or divert (something in progress or motion).
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» Tom intercepted a pass.
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Examples
19 sentencesTom intercepted a pass.
They've been intercepted.
ruИх перехватили. — al42and
Tom intercepted Mary.
Meaning
5 senses(transitive)To stop, deflect or divert (something in progress or motion).
The police intercepted the package of stolen goods while it was in transit.
abfangen
заде́рживатьzadérživatʹ, задержа́тьzaderžátʹ, перехва́тыватьperexvátyvatʹ
перехо́плюватиperexópljuvaty, перехопи́тиperexopýty
(transitive)To gain possession of (the ball) in a ball game.
abfangen
перехва́тыватьperexvátyvatʹ, перехвати́тьperexvatítʹ
To gain possession of (the ball) in a ball game.
(transitive)Of a defensive player: to steal a pass thrown by the opposing team, gaining possession of the ball.
More meanings 2
(transitive)To take or comprehend between.
To perform an aeronautical action in which a fighter approaches a suspicious aircraft to escort it away from a prohibited area, or approaches an enemy aircraft to shoot it down.
- seize on its way
- tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information
Origin
Borrowed from Latin interceptum, past participle of intercipiō.Borrowed from Latin interceptum, past participle of intercipiō.
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Forms
intercepts, intercepting, intercepted, interceptedregular · Lesson
| Base form | intercept · to intercept |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | intercepts |
| Present participle | intercepting |
| Past simple | intercepted |
| Past participle | intercepted |
Tenses
intercept · intercepted · will intercept · have interceptedPoint at a form to see it in a sentence.Tap a form to see it in a sentence.
Synonyms
4 synonymsWord family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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