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.]
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. Joye.
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? Shak.
We must meet first, and intercept his course. Dryden.
3. To interrupt communication with, or progress toward; to cut off, as the destination; to blockade.
While storms vindictive intercept the shore. Pope.
4. (Math.) To include between; as, that part of the line which is intercepted between the points A and B.
Syn. — To cut off; stop; catch; seize; obstruct.