interruption // noun [C,U]

BUSINESS INTERRUPTION

1

the act of stopping sb from speaking or doing sth:

The constant interruptions make it hard to concentrate.

He spoke for two hours without interruption.

2

an event that temporarily stops an activity or a process; a time when an activity is stopped:

an interruption to/in the power supply

Credits will be given to any customer who experienced an interruption of service.

The economy is vulnerable to interruptions in fuel supplies.

Any interruption to business could be catastrophic.

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