What is the meaning of intercept?

noun

  • The point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis.

verb

  • Seize on its way.
    • usage: "The fighter plane was ordered to intercept an aircraft that had entered the country's airspace"
  • Tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information.
    • usage: "The FBI was tapping the phone line of the suspected spy"; "Is this hotel room bugged"
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