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interruzione
/interrutˈtsjone/
interruption
L'interruzione di corrente ha causato problemi.
The power outage caused problems.
general
A pause or stop in continuity, especially in a process, service, or communication.
L'interruzione del traffico ha rallentato il nostro viaggio.
The traffic stoppage slowed down our trip.
Common in everyday contexts like phone calls, electricity, or transportation.
Law
formal
A legal or formal interruption, such as a suspension of proceedings or a temporary halt in a process.
Il giudice ha ordinato l'interruzione del processo per ulteriori indagini.
The judge ordered the suspension of the trial for further investigation.
Used in legal or administrative contexts.
Collocations
interruzione di correntepower outageinterruzione del servizioservice interruptioninterruzione del trafficotraffic stoppage
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Common Usage
In everyday Italian, 'interruzione' is often used for temporary stops in services or communication.
Word Origin
From Latin 'interruptio', meaning 'a breaking in' or 'interruption'.
Usage Notes
Can refer to both physical interruptions (e.g., power outages) and abstract ones (e.g., in communication).
Word Breakdown
inter-
between
prefix-ruzione
breaking
suffixDizionario Italiano-Inglese