Definitions for: Intercept


[n] the point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis
[v] seize on its way; "The fighter plane was ordered to intercept an aircraft that had entered the country's airspace"
[v] tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information; "The FBI was tapping the phone line of the suspected spy"; "Is this hotel room bugged?"



Webster (1913) Definition: In`ter*cept", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Intercepted; p.
pr. & vb. n. Intercepting.] [L. interceptus, p. p. of
intercipere to intercept; inter between + capere to take,
seize: cf. F. intercepter. See Capable.]
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. (Math.) To include between; as, that part of the line
which is intercepted between the points A and B.

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


In"ter*cept`, n. (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.

Synonyms: bug, stop, tap, wiretap

See Also: catch, cut off, cut out, eavesdrop, grab, listen in, point, take hold of

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