Intercept /(?)/

imp. & p. p. Intercepted; p. pr. & vb. n. Intercepting

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.

   God will shortly intercept your breath.

2. To obstruct or interrupt the progress of; to stop; to hinder or oppose; as, to intercept the current of a river.

   Who intercepts me in my expedition?

   We must meet first, and intercept his course.

3. To interrupt communication with, or progress toward; to cut off, as the destination; to blockade.

   While storms vindictive intercept the shore.

4. To include between; as, that part of the line which is intercepted between the points A and B. (Math.)
5. To overhear or view (a communication or message intended for another), without hindering its passage; as, to intercept a telephone call.
6. 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. (Sports)

1. A part cut off or intercepted, as a portion of a line included between two points, or cut off two straight lines or curves. (Math.)