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Definition of Intercept
In`ter`cept´ | v. t. | 1. | | | 1. | To take or seize by the way, or before arrival at the destined place; to cause to stop on the passage; as, to intercept a letter; a telegram will intercept him at Paris. | | 2. | To obstruct or interrupt the progress of; to stop; to hinder or oppose; as, to intercept the current of a river. | | 3. | To interrupt communication with, or progress toward; to cut off, as the destination; to blockade. | | 4. | (Math.) To include between; as, that part of the line which is intercepted between the points A and B. | | 5. | To overhear or view (a communication or message intended for another), without hindering its passage; as, to intercept a telephone call. | | 6. | (Sports) To catch and take possession of (a ball passed between members of an opposing team); as, the back intercepted the pass and ran the ball back for a touchdown. | | n. | 1. | (Math.) A part cut off or intercepted, as a portion of a line included between two points, or cut off two straight lines or curves. |
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