Intercept — Defs

01 v. t. 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 telegra…

imp. & p. p. Intercepted; p. pr. & vb. n. Intercepting

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.
“God will shortly intercept your breath.” — Joye.
2.
To obstruct or interrupt the progress of; to stop; to hinder or oppose; as, to intercept the current of a river.
“Who intercepts me in my expedition?” — Shak.

“We must meet first, and intercept his course.” — Dryden.
3.
To interrupt communication with, or progress toward; to cut off, as the destination; to blockade.
“While storms vindictive intercept the shore.” — Pope.
4.
To include between; as, that part of the line which is intercepted between the points A and B.(Math.)
5.
To overhear or view (a communication or message intended for another), without hindering its passage; as, to intercept a telephone call.
6.
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.(Sports)

Syn. To cut off; stop; catch; seize; obstruct.

02 n. A part cut off or intercepted, as a portion of a line included between two points, or cut off two straight lines or curves.

1.
A part cut off or intercepted, as a portion of a line included between two points, or cut off two straight lines or curves.(Math.)