Intercepted

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  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}.]
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     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.
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              God will shortly intercept your breath. --Joye.
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     2. To obstruct or interrupt the progress of; to stop; to
        hinder or oppose; as, to intercept the current of a river.
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              Who intercepts me in my expedition?   --Shak.
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              We must meet first, and intercept his course.
                                                    --Dryden.
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     3. To interrupt communication with, or progress toward; to
        cut off, as the destination; to blockade.
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              While storms vindictive intercept the shore. --Pope.
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     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.
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     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.
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     Syn: To cut off; stop; catch; seize; obstruct.
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