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intercept

/ɪnˈtɛrˌsept/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does intercept mean?

verb, noun

To stop or divert (a signal, message, or object) from its intended course, or to catch or stop something in mid-air. A point at which two or more objects or signals meet or intersect.

Example

"The radar system intercepted the enemy's communication signal, allowing us to gather crucial information."

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