interrupt
v. stop, discontinue; disturb, interfere; interrupt the conversation or action of another (especially with a remark) n. signal sent to the processor which tells the processor to deal with a certain event (Computers) | ||||
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Interrupt Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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interrupt
<programming> 1. An asynchronous event that suspends normal processing and temporarily diverts the flow of control through an "interrupt handler" routine.
Interrupts may be caused by both hardware (I/O, timer, machine check) and software (supervisor, system call or trap instruction).
In general the computer responds to an interrupt by storing the information about the current state of the running program; storing information to identify the source of the interrupt; and invoking a first-level interrupt handler. This is usually a kernel level privileged process that can discover the precise cause of the interrupt (e.g. if several devices share one interrupt) and what must be done to keep operating system tables (such as the process table) updated. This first-level handler may then call another handler, e.g. one associated with the particular device which generated the interrupt.
2. Under MS-DOS, nearly synonymous with "system call" because the OS and BIOS routines are both called using the INT instruction (see interrupt list) and because programmers so often have to bypass the operating system (going directly to a BIOS interrupt) to get reasonable performance.
[Jargon File]
(1995-02-07)
<programming> 1. An asynchronous event that suspends normal processing and temporarily diverts the flow of control through an "interrupt handler" routine.
Interrupts may be caused by both hardware (I/O, timer, machine check) and software (supervisor, system call or trap instruction).
In general the computer responds to an interrupt by storing the information about the current state of the running program; storing information to identify the source of the interrupt; and invoking a first-level interrupt handler. This is usually a kernel level privileged process that can discover the precise cause of the interrupt (e.g. if several devices share one interrupt) and what must be done to keep operating system tables (such as the process table) updated. This first-level handler may then call another handler, e.g. one associated with the particular device which generated the interrupt.
2. Under MS-DOS, nearly synonymous with "system call" because the OS and BIOS routines are both called using the INT instruction (see interrupt list) and because programmers so often have to bypass the operating system (going directly to a BIOS interrupt) to get reasonable performance.
[Jargon File]
(1995-02-07)
software interrupt
An interrupt caused by a specific machine language operation code (e.g. the Motorola 68000's TRAP, the IBM System/390's SVC or the ARM's SWI) rather than by a hardware event.
As with a hardware interrupt, this causes the processor to store the current state, store identifying information about the particular interrupt, and pass control to a first level interrupt handler.
A trap is similar except that it is caused by an unexpected software condition or error (e.g. divide by zero, undefined instruction) rather than a deliberate instruction.
(1995-02-14)
| Jargon File |
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. 3. Under MS-DOS, nearly synonymous with `system call', because the OS and BIOS routines are both called using the INT instruction (see interrupt list) and because programmers so often have to bypass the OS (going directly to a BIOS interrupt) to get reasonable performance.
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. 3. Under MS-DOS, nearly synonymous with `system call', because the OS and BIOS routines are both called using the INT instruction (see interrupt list) and because programmers so often have to bypass the OS (going directly to a BIOS interrupt) to get reasonable performance.
| Internet Glossary |
Interrupt
(n) A signal informing a program that an event has occurred. When a program receives an interrupt signal, it takes a specified action (which can be to ignore the signal). Interrupt signals can cause a program to suspend itself temporarily to service the interrupt.
Interrupt signals can come from a variety of sources. For example, every keystroke generates an interrupt signal. Interrupts can also be generated by other devices, such as a printer, to indicate that some event has occurred. These are called hardware interrupts. Interrupt signals initiated by programs are called software interrupts. A software interrupt is also called a trap or an exception.
PCs support 256 types of software interrupts and 15 hardware interrupts. Each type of software interrupt is associated with an interrupt handler -- a routine that takes control when the interrupt occurs. For example, when you press a key on your keyboard, this triggers a specific interrupt handler. The complete list of interrupts and associated interrupt handlers is stored in a table called the interrupt vector table, which resides in the first 1 K of addressable memory.
(v) To send an interrupt signal.
(n) A signal informing a program that an event has occurred. When a program receives an interrupt signal, it takes a specified action (which can be to ignore the signal). Interrupt signals can cause a program to suspend itself temporarily to service the interrupt.
Interrupt signals can come from a variety of sources. For example, every keystroke generates an interrupt signal. Interrupts can also be generated by other devices, such as a printer, to indicate that some event has occurred. These are called hardware interrupts. Interrupt signals initiated by programs are called software interrupts. A software interrupt is also called a trap or an exception.
PCs support 256 types of software interrupts and 15 hardware interrupts. Each type of software interrupt is associated with an interrupt handler -- a routine that takes control when the interrupt occurs. For example, when you press a key on your keyboard, this triggers a specific interrupt handler. The complete list of interrupts and associated interrupt handlers is stored in a table called the interrupt vector table, which resides in the first 1 K of addressable memory.
(v) To send an interrupt signal.
| JDK Doc(JAVA) |
interrupt()
- Method in class java.lang.Thread
public void interrupt ()
Interrupts this thread. First the checkAccess method of this thread is called with no arguments. This may result in throwing a SecurityException.Throws: SecurityException - if the current thread cannot modify this thread.
- Method in class java.lang.Thread
public void interrupt ()
Interrupts this thread. First the checkAccess method of this thread is called with no arguments. This may result in throwing a SecurityException.Throws: SecurityException - if the current thread cannot modify this thread.
interrupt() *2
- Method in class java.lang.ThreadGroup
public final void interrupt ()
Interrupts all threads in this thread group. First, the checkAccess method of this thread group is called with no arguments; this may result in a security exception. This method then calls the interrupt method on all the threads in this thread group and in all of its subgroups.Throws: SecurityException - if the current thread is not allowed to access this thread group or any of the threads in the thread group.Since: JDK1.2See Also: Thread.interrupt() , SecurityException , checkAccess()
Interrupt Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Interrupt
(v. t.)
To divide; to separate; to break the monotony of; as, the evenness of the road was not interrupted by a single hill.
(v. t.)
To break into, or between; to stop, or hinder by breaking in upon the course or progress of; to interfere with the current or motion of; to cause a temporary cessation of; as, to interrupt the remarks speaking.
(p. a.)
Broken; interrupted.
(v. t.)
To divide; to separate; to break the monotony of; as, the evenness of the road was not interrupted by a single hill.
(v. t.)
To break into, or between; to stop, or hinder by breaking in upon the course or progress of; to interfere with the current or motion of; to cause a temporary cessation of; as, to interrupt the remarks speaking.
(p. a.)
Broken; interrupted.
| WordNet 2.0 |
interrupt
Verb
1. make a break in; "We interrupt the program for the following messages"
(synonym) disrupt, break up, cut off
(hypernym) break, break off, discontinue, stop
(hyponym) cut, cut off
(derivation) break, interruption, disruption, gap
2. destroy the peace or tranquility of; "Don't interrupt me when I'm reading"
(synonym) disturb
(hypernym) act, move
3. interfere in someone else's activity; "Please don't interrupt me while I'm on the phone"
(synonym) disrupt
(hypernym) chime in, cut in, put in, butt in, chisel in, barge in, break in
(hyponym) cut in
(derivation) break, interruption, disruption, gap
4. terminate; "She interrupted her pregnancy"; "break a lucky streak"; "break the cycle of poverty"
(synonym) break
(hypernym) end, terminate
(hyponym) hold on, stop
Verb
1. make a break in; "We interrupt the program for the following messages"
(synonym) disrupt, break up, cut off
(hypernym) break, break off, discontinue, stop
(hyponym) cut, cut off
(derivation) break, interruption, disruption, gap
2. destroy the peace or tranquility of; "Don't interrupt me when I'm reading"
(synonym) disturb
(hypernym) act, move
3. interfere in someone else's activity; "Please don't interrupt me while I'm on the phone"
(synonym) disrupt
(hypernym) chime in, cut in, put in, butt in, chisel in, barge in, break in
(hyponym) cut in
(derivation) break, interruption, disruption, gap
4. terminate; "She interrupted her pregnancy"; "break a lucky streak"; "break the cycle of poverty"
(synonym) break
(hypernym) end, terminate
(hyponym) hold on, stop
| hEnglish - advanced version |
interrupt
interrupt
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return from interrupt
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priority interrupt
interrupt priority level
interrupt request
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| for Vocabulary Exams of KPDS, YDS,UDS (in Turkey); and SAT in America |
interrupt
To stop while in progress.
To stop while in progress.
| English Phonetics |
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Godori
Godori = v. interrupt; to let
Godori = v. interrupt; to let
Symythu
Symythu = v. to interrupt
Interrupt Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Telecommunication Standard Terms |
interrupt
A suspension of a process, such as the execution of a computer program, caused by an event external to that process, and performed in such a way that the process can be resumed. Synonym interruption.
A suspension of a process, such as the execution of a computer program, caused by an event external to that process, and performed in such a way that the process can be resumed. Synonym interruption.
| Abbreviation Airbus A340 |
INT
Interrupt
Interrupt
| Technical English by wpv |
Interrupt
A brief interruption of the computer's activity so that an urgent task can be performed.
A brief interruption of the computer's activity so that an urgent task can be performed.
Interrupt Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English-Latin Online Dictionary |
interrupt
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Interrupt Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
Interrupt
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| English - Klingon |
interrupt
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Interrupt Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| A Basic Guide to ASL |
Interrupt
The left hand, fingers together and palm flat, is held before the body, facing somewhat down. The little finger side of the right hand, held with palm flat, makes one or several up-down chopping motions against the left hand, between its thumb and index finger.
The left hand, fingers together and palm flat, is held before the body, facing somewhat down. The little finger side of the right hand, held with palm flat, makes one or several up-down chopping motions against the left hand, between its thumb and index finger.
Prevent (interfere¸ interrupt¸ prevention)
The left hand, fingers together and palm flat, is held before the body, facing somewhat down. The little finger side of the right hand, held with palm flat, makes one or several up-down chopping motions against the left hand, between its thumb and index finger.
Interrupt Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Interrupt
In computing, an interrupt is an asynchronous signal from hardware indicating the need for attention or a synchronous event in software indicating the need for a change in execution. A hardware interrupt causes the processor to save its state of execution via a context switch, and begin execution of an interrupt handler. Software interrupts are usually implemented as instructions in the instruction set, which cause a context switch to an interrupt handler similar to a hardware interrupt. Interrupts are a commonly used technique for computer multitasking, especially in real-time computing. Such a system is said to be interrupt-driven.
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