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Collocations for interruption - noun

ADJECTIVE

unwelcome
rude
He began again, obviously annoyed at this rude interruption.
sudden
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.
occasional

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VERB + interruption

ignore
He ignored her interruption and carried on talking.

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PREPOSITION

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.
interruption to
The birth of her son was a minor interruption to her career.

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PHRASES

excuse the interruption, pardon the interruption
Excuse the interruption, but can I borrow Jenny for a moment?

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