noun๐ShareAn interception of a radio broadcast or a telephone call."The police used a wiretap to get an intercept of the suspect's phone call. "communicationmediatechnologyelectronicssignalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAn interception of a missile."The missile's intercept was successful, preventing it from hitting the target. "militaryweapontechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe coordinate of the point at which a curve intersects an axis."The graph showed the intercept of the sales figures with the vertical axis was $10,000. "mathpointChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA form of market research where consumers are intercepted and interviewed in a retail store or mall."The marketing team used an intercept to gather customer feedback on the new phone model. "businesscommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo stop, deflect or divert (something in progress or motion)."The police intercepted the package of stolen goods while it was in transit."actionsportmilitarypolicetechnologycommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo gain possession of (the ball) in a ball game"The soccer player intercepted the ball and ran towards the goal. "sportgameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo take or comprehend between."The teacher intercepted the student's whispered message between him and his friend. "communicationsignalmilitarypolicesporttechnologyinternetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading