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Meaning of intercept

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

intercept

noun

Definitions

  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.

  4. A form of market research where consumers are intercepted and interviewed in a retail store or mall.

verb

Definitions

  1. To stop, deflect or divert (something in progress or motion).

    Example: The police intercepted the package of stolen goods while it was in transit.

  2. To gain possession of (the ball) in a ball game

  3. To take or comprehend between.