Intercepted










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Intercept \In`ter*cept"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Intercepted; p.
pr. & vb. n. Intercepting.] [L. interceptus, p. p. of
intercipere to intercept; inter between + capere to take,
seize: cf. F. intercepter. See Capable.]
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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.
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God will shortly intercept your breath. --Joye.
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2. 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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Who intercepts me in my expedition? --Shak.
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We must meet first, and intercept his course.
--Dryden.
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3. To interrupt communication with, or progress toward; to
cut off, as the destination; to blockade.
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While storms vindictive intercept the shore. --Pope.
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4. (Math.) To include between; as, that part of the line
which is intercepted between the points A and B.


5. To overhear or view (a communication or message intended
for another), without hindering its passage; as, to
intercept a telephone call.
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6. (Sports) To catch and take possession of (a ball passed
between members of an opposing team); as, the back
intercepted the pass and ran the ball back for a
touchdown.
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Syn: To cut off; stop; catch; seize; obstruct.
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intercepted [intəseptid]
abgefangen; aufgefangen; fing ab

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intercepted

abgehört; aufgefangen; abgefangen adj
intercepted

abgehört; aufgefangen; abgefangen; unterbrochen; abgestellt

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