verb🔗ShareTo stop, deflect or divert (something in progress or motion)."The police intercepted the package of stolen goods while it was in transit."actionsportmilitarypolicetechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo gain possession of (the ball) in a ball game"The defender was skilled at intercepting passes, preventing the other team from scoring. "sportgameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo take or comprehend between."The teacher was good at intercepting whispered messages between students during the test. "communicationactionmilitarysportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading