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    interrupting

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    B1
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To stop something from happening for a while
    Interrupting a conversation is rude
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To stop someone from speaking by saying or doing something.
    He keeps interrupting me, it's so rude!

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    10 cheap purchases that improved my life

    09:0810 cheap purchases that improved my life
    • Because like if I look back on my university experience, I don't at all remember those nights where I was like, "Oh, I've gotta work a little bit harder to get like an extra 1% on this essay." But because I was the sort of person who people would feel comfortable interrupting in the middle of work, like those interruptions and those like welcome distractions have turned into friendships that are still lasting today.

      Because like if I look back on my university experience, I don't at all remember those nights where I was like, "Oh, I've gotta work a little bit harder to get like an extra 1% on this essay." But because I was the sort of person who people would feel comfortable interrupting in the middle of work, like those interruptions and those like welcome distractions have turned into friendships that are still lasting today.

    • But because I was the sort of person who people would feel comfortable interrupting in the middle of work,

      But because I was the sort of person who people would feel comfortable interrupting in the middle of work,

    B1

    Psychotherapist shares secrets to communicating effectively

    04:25Psychotherapist shares secrets to communicating effectively
    • Because when you are interrupting,

      Because when you are interrupting,

    • Because when you are interrupting, it communicates to the person what they have to say is not important.

      Because when you are interrupting, it communicates to the person what they have to say is not important.

    A2

    4 Things Cats Do When They’re Unhappy With Their Owner

    03:524 Things Cats Do When They’re Unhappy With Their Owner
    • The cat will express her dissatisfaction by interrupting the owner, such as climbing up his body or blocking his view.

      The cat will express her dissatisfaction by interrupting the owner, such as climbing up his body or blocking his view.

    • - Zero! by interrupting the owner,

      - Zero! by interrupting the owner,

    A2

    2023, in 7 minutes

    07:502023, in 7 minutes
    • Three protesters are under arrest for interrupting the action.

      Three protesters are under arrest for interrupting the action.

    • Three protesters are under arrest for interrupting the action.

      Three protesters are under arrest for interrupting the action.

    B1

    BOX SET: English In A Minute 10 – TEN English lessons in 10 minutes!

    08:55BOX SET: English In A Minute 10 – TEN English lessons in 10 minutes!
    • To say 'sorry'  you might say 'sorry', 'excuse me', 'pardon me', 'apologies', 'I sincerely apologise for interrupting', or 'for the interruption'.

      To say 'sorry'  you might say 'sorry', 'excuse me', 'pardon me', 'apologies', 'I sincerely apologise for interrupting', or 'for the interruption'.

    • To say sorry, you might say, "Sorry, excuse me, pardon me, apologies, I sincerely apologise for interrupting or for the interruption." Because for is a preposition, you can either use a gerund or a noun.

      To say sorry, you might say, "Sorry, excuse me, pardon me, apologies, I sincerely apologise for interrupting or for the interruption." Because for is a preposition, you can either use a gerund or a noun.

    A2

    50 Important English TRAVEL Phrases

    28:0350 Important English TRAVEL Phrases
    • "Excuse me," because you're interrupting someone  else and really it is the easiest way to be polite  

      "Excuse me," because you're interrupting someone  else and really it is the easiest way to be polite  

    • Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to the subway station?" It's great to introduce a lot of these questions with excuse me because you're interrupting someone else,

      Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to the subway station?" It's great to introduce a lot of these questions with excuse me because you're interrupting someone else,

    A2

    Seth Meyers, Please Hire Us

    04:06Seth Meyers, Please Hire Us
    • Just, can everybody just please stop interrupting, OK?

      Just, can everybody just please stop interrupting, OK?

    • Just can everybody just please stop interrupting, okay?

      Just can everybody just please stop interrupting, okay?

    A2

    You're hardwired for negativity bias

    03:40You're hardwired for negativity bias
    • Using tools like reframing, positive self-talk, and interrupting your brain's rumination with things like...

      Using tools like reframing, positive self-talk, and interrupting your brain's rumination with things like...

    • and interrupting your brain's rumination with things like— Like going for a walk, listening to upbeat music, reading a good book, like petting Benji.

      and interrupting your brain's rumination with things like— Like going for a walk, listening to upbeat music, reading a good book, like petting Benji.

    B1

    How To Speak Like The 1% Elite

    15:18How To Speak Like The 1% Elite
    • This is the secret to getting people to stop interrupting you and start actually listening.

      This is the secret to getting people to stop interrupting you and start actually listening.

    • This is the secret to getting people to stop interrupting you and start actually listening.

      This is the secret to getting people to stop interrupting you and start actually listening.

    A2

    Jordan Schlansky’s Final CONAN Appearance - CONAN on TBS

    13:05Jordan Schlansky’s Final CONAN Appearance - CONAN on TBS
    • Good evening, I'm Jake Tapper, and we're interrupting this broadcast for some important breaking news.

      Good evening, I'm Jake Tapper, and we're interrupting this broadcast for some important breaking news.

    • I'm Jake Tapper, and we're interrupting this broadcast for some important breaking news.

      I'm Jake Tapper, and we're interrupting this broadcast for some important breaking news.

    A2