INTERCEPT

intercept

Noun

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

Verb

  1. To stop, deflect or divert (something in progress or motion).
    The police intercepted the package of stolen goods while it was in transit.
  1. To gain possession of (the ball) in a ball game.


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