interrupting

verb (present participle)
UK /ˌɪntəˈrʌptɪŋ/
US /ˌɪntəˈrʌptɪŋ/

Interrupting is when you stop someone while they are talking or doing something.

Please stop interrupting me while I'm on the phone.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Stopping something that is happening for a short time.

The loud noise was interrupting the class.

3. Blocking or breaking the flow of something, like light or a signal.

The tall building was interrupting the radio signal.

4. Breaking the smooth surface or line of something.

A row of trees was interrupting the view of the lake.