intercept
BrE /ˈɪntəsɛpt/ AmE /ˈɪntərˌsɛpt/
verb en → es
past intercepted pp intercepted ing intercepting
to stop or delay something, especially a message or letter, before it reaches its intended destination
interceptar, detener, impedir
- take action to intercept sth
Collocations intercept a message · intercept a letter
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The government intercepted the email and read it.
El gobierno interrumpió el correo electrónico y lo leyó.
to catch or stop something that is moving towards you, especially a ball in sports
interceptar, atrapar, detener
- sb intercepts sth
Collocations intercept a pass · intercept a ball
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The defender intercepted the forward's pass.
El defensa interrumpió el pase del atacante.
to stop or block something, especially a missile or aircraft, before it reaches its target
interceptar, derribar, detener
- sb intercepts sth
Collocations intercept a missile · intercept an aircraft
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The army intercepted the incoming missiles.
El ejército interrumpió los misiles entrantes.
to meet or stop someone who is coming towards you, especially to talk to them or give them something
interceptar, detener, hablar con
- sb intercepts sb
Collocations intercept a delivery person · intercept a visitor
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She intercepted the courier and took the package.
Ella interrumpió al mensajero y tomó el paquete.