Intercept

·vt To include between; as, that part of the line which is intercepted between the points A and B.

II. Intercept ·vt To interrupt communication with, or progress toward; to cut off, as the destination; to Blockade.

III. Intercept ·noun A part cut off or intercepted, as a portion of a line included between two points, or cut off two straight lines or curves.

IV. Intercept ·vt To obstruct or interrupt the progress of; to Stop; to hinder or oppose; as, to intercept the current of a river.

V. Intercept ·vt 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.