Intercept (verb)

1. Prevent (something) from reaching its intended destination or target by intercepting it.
2. Stop and take possession of (a vehicle, package, or person) in transit; seize.
3. Catch or stop (a ball) before it reaches the ground.
4. Stop or interrupt (a radio signal or transmission).

Origin:

Late 16th century (as an adjective in the sense "lying across or in the way"): from latin intercept- "intercepted", from the verb intercipere, from inter- "between" + capere "take".

Examples:

1. The interceptor plane was able to intercept the enemy's missile.
2. The police intercepted the package of drugs.
3. He intercepted the pass and ran for a touchdown.
4. The government intercepted the communication between the two countries.
5. The interceptor missile was able to intercept the incoming missile.