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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Prosecutors previously confirmed Wynn was employed at the time as a violence interrupter with the District’s Cure the Streets program, which works to prevent gun violence by mediating conflicts in high-risk communities. —

7news Wjla, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2026 The Consumer Reports highlights the following safety features when considering purchasing a portable space heater: A ground-fault circuit interrupter plug: GFCI plugs can prevent electric shock. —

Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 23 Jan. 2026 Mamdani, Tisch, and Hochul’s unified front stressed the importance of the many roles — police officers, mental health workers, community violence interrupters, and more — that need to play their part to keep communities safe. —

Daniela Gilbert, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2026 Use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI), available from hardware stores. —

Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interrupter