Collocations for interruption - noun
ADJECTIVE
unwelcome
rude
He began again, obviously annoyed at this rude interruption.
rude
He began again, obviously annoyed at this rude interruption.
sudden
brief, short, temporary
The game continued after a short interruption because of rain.
brief, short, temporary
The game continued after a short interruption because of rain.
constant,
frequent,
repeated
I found it hard to work with all the noise and constant interruptions.
I found it hard to work with all the noise and constant interruptions.
occasional
PREPOSITION
without interruption
Can I please have this conversation on the phone without interruptions?
I managed to work for two hours without interruption.
Can I please have this conversation on the phone without interruptions?
I managed to work for two hours without interruption.
interruption from
He continued speaking despite regular interruptions from the audience.
He continued speaking despite regular interruptions from the audience.
interruption to
The birth of her son was a minor interruption to her career.
The birth of her son was a minor interruption to her career.
PHRASES
excuse the interruption,
pardon the interruption
Excuse the interruption, but can I borrow Jenny for a moment?
Excuse the interruption, but can I borrow Jenny for a moment?