intercept
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Britannica Dictionary definition of INTERCEPT
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to stop and take someone or something that is going from one place to another place before that person or thing gets there
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Detectives have been intercepting her mail.
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The police intercepted him as he was walking out.
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intercept a secret message
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sports
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to catch or receive (a pass made by an opponent)
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He intercepted the pass/ball.
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(American football) The quarterback has been intercepted twice. [=two passes thrown by the quarterback have been intercepted]
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They used a secret code because of the possibility of interception by spies.
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He has made 143 passes without an interception.
