interception
noun/ˌɪntəˈsepʃn/
/ˌɪntərˈsepʃn/
[uncountable, countable]- the act of stopping somebody/something that is going from one place to another from arriving
- The missile defence system resulted in the successful interception of five of the six rockets.
- the act of stopping the ball, etc. while it is being thrown, hit or kicked between players of the opposing team
- Following the interception, the team swept down the ice to score.
- The quarterback gave up five interceptions and a fumble.
- the act of receiving a message sent electronically before it reaches the person who was meant to receive it
- the interception of enemy radio signals
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