nounπShareAn interception of a radio broadcast or a telephone call."The news report mentioned an interception of the mayor's phone call, which caused a lot of speculation. "communicationtechnologymediaelectronicssignalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn interception of a missile."The missile defense system boasts a high number of intercepts. "militaryweaponwartechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe coordinate of the point at which a curve intersects an axis."In math class, we learned that the line's intercepts on the graph show where the line crosses the x and y axes. "mathChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA form of market research where consumers are intercepted and interviewed in a retail store or mall."The marketing team conducted intercepts at the mall to gather shoppers' opinions on the new product. "businesscommerceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stop, deflect or divert (something in progress or motion)."The police intercepted the package of stolen goods while it was in transit."actionsportmilitarypolicecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo gain possession of (the ball) in a ball game"The defender intercepts the pass, preventing the other team from scoring. "sportgameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take or comprehend between."The teacher intercepts notes passed between students during class. "communicationactionsignalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
