[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

intercept \in`tercept"\, 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.
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   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.
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            god will shortly intercept your breath. --joye.
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   2. to obstruct or interrupt the progress of; to stop; to
      hinder or oppose; as, to intercept the current of a river.
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            who intercepts me in my expedition?   --shak.
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            we must meet first, and intercept his course.
                                                  --dryden.
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   3. to interrupt communication with, or progress toward; to
      cut off, as the destination; to blockade.
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            while storms vindictive intercept the shore. --pope.
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   4. math. to include between; as, that part of the line
      which is intercepted between the points a and b.

   5. to overhear or view a communication or message intended
      for another, without hindering its passage; as, to
      intercept a telephone call.
      pjc

   6. sports to catch and take possession of a ball passed
      between members of an opposing team; as, the back
      intercepted the pass and ran the ball back for a
      touchdown.
      pjc

   syn: to cut off; stop; catch; seize; obstruct.
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see also:
intercepted intercepting capable 

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