Intercept
English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Intercept
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1 v. t.
To take or seize by the way, or before arrival at the destined place; to cause to stop on the passage; as, to intercept a letter; a telegram will intercept him at Paris.
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2 v. t.
To obstruct or interrupt the progress of; to stop; to hinder or oppose; as, to intercept the current of a river.
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3 v. t.
To interrupt communication with, or progress toward; to cut off, as the destination; to blockade.
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4 v. t.
To include between; as, that part of the line which is intercepted between the points A and B.
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5 n.
A part cut off or intercepted, as a portion of a line included between two points, or cut off two straight lines or curves.
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6 v. t.
To take or seize by the way, or before arrival at the destined place; to cause to stop on the passage; as, to intercept a letter; a telegram will intercept him at Paris.
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7 v. t.
To obstruct or interrupt the progress of; to stop; to hinder or oppose; as, to intercept the current of a river.
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8 v. t.
To interrupt communication with, or progress toward; to cut off, as the destination; to blockade.
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9 v. t.
To include between; as, that part of the line which is intercepted between the points A and B.
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10 n.
A part cut off or intercepted, as a portion of a line included between two points, or cut off two straight lines or curves.