Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who interrupts: "interruptor" refers to an individual who breaks the continuity of a conversation, speech, or activity by interjecting or causing a pause.
   • An electrical device: In electrical engineering, an "interruptor" is a switch or mechanism designed to interrupt the flow of electric current.

Usage Examples

• Person who interrupts:
  • The constant interruptor in the meeting made it difficult to finish the presentation. (A person who repeatedly breaks into the discussion.)
• Electrical device:
  • The old lamp uses a manual interruptor to turn the light on and off. (A switch that breaks the electrical circuit.)

Advanced Usage

• "circuit interruptor": a specific type of electrical safety device that automatically stops current flow in case of overload.
  • The circuit interruptor tripped when the power surge occurred. (The safety switch cut off electricity to prevent damage.)

Variants and Related Words

• Interrupt (verb): to break the continuity or flow of something.
  • Please do not interrupt the speaker. (Do not break into the speaker's talk.)
• Interruption (noun): an act or instance of interrupting.
  • The power interruption lasted for two hours. (A break in the electricity supply.)
• Interruptible (adj): capable of being interrupted.
  • This process is interruptible if necessary. (It can be stopped mid-way.)

Synonyms

• Interloper: a person who intrudes or interrupts inappropriately.
• Disrupter: someone or something that causes disorder or interruption.
• Cutout: an electrical device that interrupts a circuit (synonym for the electrical sense).

Related Idioms

• "to be an interruptor": to habitually break into conversations or activities.
  • He is known as an interruptor; he never lets anyone finish a sentence. (He frequently interjects.)

Technical Note

• In electronics, an "interruptor" is often distinguished from a simple "switch": a switch may only open or close a circuit, while an interruptor is designed specifically to break the circuit quickly, often for safety or control purposes.