interception

noun
UK: /ˌɪntəˈsepʃn/
US: /ˌɪntərˈsepʃn/

  1. The act of stopping something from reaching its intended destination.

    1. The interception of the pass changed the game.
    2. The successful interception of the smuggled goods prevented a major crime from happening.

  2. The act of understanding or detecting something, often plans or communications.

    1. The interception of the message revealed their plans.
    2. Law enforcement agencies are authorized for the interception of communications in some cases.

  3. In sports, especially American football, catching a forward pass or other thrown object by a player on the opposing team.

    1. The quarterback threw an interception in the final seconds.
    2. The cornerback made a spectacular interception to seal the victory for his team.

Synonyms

block capture seizure prevention detection understanding

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "interception" in English means: The act of stopping something from reaching its intended destination., The act of understanding or detecting something, often plans or communications., In sports, especially American football, catching a forward pass or other thrown object by a player on the opposing team..

The phonetic transcription of "interception" is /ˌɪntəˈsepʃn/ in British English and /ˌɪntərˈsepʃn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "interception": block, capture, seizure, prevention, detection, understanding.

Example usage of "interception": "The interception of the pass changed the game.". More examples on the page.