No. 2,284 in Swedish
avbrott
Interruption; break; discontinuation.
In a sentence
Det blev ett plötsligt avbrott i strömförsörjningen.
There was a sudden interruption in the power supply.
In this sentence, 'avbrott' refers to a break in continuity, specifically the disruption of an ongoing service or process, showcasing its usage to indicate unexpected discontinuation.
Du behöver ta ett avbrott från arbetet för att vila.
You need to take a break from work to rest.
Here, 'avbrott' is used to signify a pause or break in an activity, demonstrating its application for rest or relief from ongoing tasks.
Tv-sändningen hade ett kort avbrott på grund av tekniska problem.
The TV broadcast had a short interruption due to technical problems.
This example uses 'avbrott' to describe a temporary cessation in a service caused by external issues, emphasizing interruption in broadcasting or such processes.
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