Found 3 items, similar to intercept.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: intercept adang, jegal, mencegat, ngadang-adangi
English → English (WordNet) Definition: intercept intercept n : the point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis intercept v 1: seize on its way; “The fighter plane was ordered to intercept an aircraft that had entered the country's airspace” [syn: stop] 2: 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?” [syn: wiretap, tap, bug]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Intercept Intercept \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.] [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster] God will shortly intercept your breath. --Joye. [1913 Webster] 2. To obstruct or interrupt the progress of; to stop; to hinder or oppose; as, to intercept the current of a river. [1913 Webster] Who intercepts me in my expedition? --Shak. [1913 Webster] We must meet first, and intercept his course. --Dryden. [1913 Webster] 3. To interrupt communication with, or progress toward; to cut off, as the destination; to blockade. [1913 Webster] While storms vindictive intercept the shore. --Pope. [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster] Intercept \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. [1913 Webster]