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   Intercept , 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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   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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   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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   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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   (Math.) To include between; as, that part of the line which is intercepted between the points A and B.
   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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   (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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   Intercept , 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.
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