intercept
Translation
to intercept, to stop, to catch
Examples
The police intercepted the message.
The police intercepted the message.
He intercepted the pass from the other player.
He intercepted the pass from the other player.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to stop (sth.) from reaching its intended destination The police intercepted the message.
Similar Words
Synonyms: block, stop, seize, obstruct
Etymology
From Latin 'inter-' (between) and 'capere' (to take). The idea is to 'take' something while it is 'between' its source and destination.
Memory Tips
Imagine a spy who 'takes' ('-cept') a secret message while it is 'between' ('inter-') the sender and the receiver.