ett avbrott
interruption
Definition & meaning
The word avbrott refers to a break, interruption, or cessation of an ongoing process, activity, or connection.
There are two primary ways the word is used:
- Interruption of a continuous process: This refers to a temporary stop or a disturbance in something that is happening. For example, a break in a conversation, a pause in a film, or a momentary loss of electrical power.
- Termination or break-off: This refers to the act of ending a relationship, a line of communication, or a project entirely. For example, "avbrott i förbindelserna" (a break in diplomatic relations).
In computing, an avbrott is the Swedish term for an interrupt, which is a signal to a processor that stops the current program execution to handle a specific event.
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar:
- avbrott is a neuter noun (ett-word).
- Indefinite singular: ett avbrott
- Definite singular: avbrottet
- Indefinite plural: avbrott
- Definite plural: avbrotten
Word origin: The word is a compound noun formed from the prefix av- (meaning "off" or "away") and the noun brott (meaning "a break" or "fracture"). It is derived from the verb avbryta (to interrupt/break off), which shares the same Germanic roots related to breaking or snapping.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Paus (a pause)
- Uppehåll (a recess or break)
- Störning (a disturbance)
- Avslutande (a termination)
- Hinder (an obstacle/hindrance)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Det blev ett kort avbrott i mötet.noun
There was a short interruption in the meeting.
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