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Etymology
From Latin interceptum, past participle of intercipere.

Pronunciation
;Verb
a|RP ĭntəsĕpt', /ɪntəˈsɛpt/, /<tt>Int@"sEpt</tt>/
a|US ĭntərsĕpt', /ɪntɚˈsɛpt/, /<tt>Int@`"sEpt</tt>/
;Noun
a|RP ĭn'təsĕpt, /ˈɪntəsɛpt/, /<tt>"Int@sEpt</tt>/
a|US ĭn'tərsĕpt, /ˈɪntɚsɛpt/, /<tt>"Int@`sEpt</tt>/
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-ɛpt|-ɛpt

Noun
rfc-level|Noun at L4+ not in L3 POS section
en-noun

1. An interception of a radio broadcast or a telephone call.
2. An interception of a missile.
3. alggeom The coordinate of the point at which a curve intersects an axis.

Translations
trans-top|An interception of a radio broadcast or a telephone call
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trans-top|An interception of a missile
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trans-top|The coordinate of the point at which a curve intersects an axis
Finnish: leikkauspiste
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Verb
en-verb

1. transitive To stop, deflect or divert (something in progress or motion).
2. context|transitive|sports To gain possession of (the ball) in a ball game.

Translations
trans-top|To stop, deflect or divert
Finnish: pysäyttää, torjua, katkaista
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trans-top|To gain possession of
Finnish: siepata
Dutch: onderscheppen
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Spanish: interceptar, interrumpir
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