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Definition of Intercept
1. Noun. The point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis.
2. Verb. Seize on its way. "The fighter plane was ordered to intercept an aircraft that had entered the country's airspace"
Generic synonyms: Catch, Grab, Take Hold Of
Specialized synonyms: Cut Off, Cut Out
Derivative terms: Interception, Interceptor, Stop
3. Verb. Tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information. "They want to intercept the prisoners "; "Is this hotel room bugged?"
Generic synonyms: Eavesdrop, Listen In
Derivative terms: Bug, Tap, Tapper, Wiretap, Wiretapper
Definition of Intercept
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.
2. 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.
Definition of Intercept
1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Intercept
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1. 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. "God will shortly intercept your breath." (Joye)
2. To obstruct or interrupt the progress of; to stop; to hinder or oppose; as, to intercept the current of a river. "Who intercepts me in my expedition?" (Shak) "We must meet first, and intercept his course." (Dryden)
3. To interrupt communication with, or progress toward; to cut off, as the destination; to blockade. "While storms vindictive intercept the shore." (Pope)
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