Intercept word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "intercept" word

[noun] the point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis
[verb] seize on its way; "The fighter plane was ordered to intercept an aircraft that had entered the country's airspace"
[verb] 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?"

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\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 for intercept

bug, stop, tap, wiretap

Related terms: arrest, attend, attend to, auscultate, be all ears, bend an ear, block, bottle up, bug, catch, check, cock the ears, countercheck, curb, cut off, dam up, damp, dampen, deflect, delay, detain, eavesdrop, examine by ear, give attention, give audience to, give ear, grab, hark, head off, hear, hear out, hearken, heed, hinder, hold back, hold in check, hold up, impede, inhibit, interfere, interfere with, intermeddle, interrupt, intervene, keep back, keep in check, lend an ear, listen, listen at, listen in, listen to, meddle, oppose, repress, resist, restrain, retard, scotch, seize, set back, sit in on, slacken, snub, stop, suppress, take, tap, trap, wiretap

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Let's analyse "intercept" as pure text. This string has Nine letters in Three syllables and Three vowels. 33.3% of vowels is 5.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: TPECRETNI. Average typing speed for these characters is 2385 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: .. -. - . .-. -.-. . .--. -

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: intercept: 9 + 5 + 5 = 19, reduced: 1 . and the final result is One.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: intercept: 9 + 5 + 2 + 5 + 9 + 3 + 5 + 7 + 2 = 47, reduced: 11, and the final result is Eleven.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
E (2)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
P (1)	16	Tower	Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
T (2)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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