interrupter

noun

in·ter·rupt·er ˌin-tə-ˈrəp-tər

variants or less commonly interruptor

Synonyms of interrupter next

: one that interrupts

especially : a device for interrupting an electric current usually automatically

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Research suggests violence interrupters and deterrence programs can help reduce homicides, nonfatal shootings and violent crime in cities, according to the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions. —

N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024 What will happen to the interrupters once federal funding ends? —

Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Oct. 2024 Introduce Proactive 'Bias Interrupters' Leaders can tackle unconscious bias behaviors in themselves and their organizations by introducing bias interrupters. —

Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024 Body cam footage was released last night showing the fatal shooting of a violence interrupter by D.C. police earlier this month. —

Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 10 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for interrupter