Interrupt (verb)

1. To stop or break the continuity of something.
2. To cause something or someone to stop temporarily.
3. To speak or act during a conversation or performance.

Origin:

From latin interrumpere meaning "break between".

Examples:

1. He interrupted the meeting to ask a question.
2. She was interrupted by a phone call.
3. The power outage interrupted the concert.
4. He didn't like to be interrupted when he was working.
5. The teacher interrupted the class to give an important announcement.