interrupt

   1.  [techspeak]  n.  On  a  computer, an event that interrupts normal
   processing   and   temporarily  diverts  flow-of-control  through  an
   "interrupt handler" routine. See also {trap}.

   2.  interj.  A  request for attention from a hacker. Often explicitly
   spoken.  "Interrupt  --  have  you  seen Joe recently?" See {priority
   interrupt}.

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