<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object)<ul><li>Intermitted, intermitting: To discontinue temporarily; suspend.</li><li>To stop or pause at intervals; be intermittent.</li><li>To cease, stop, or break off operations for a time.</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms</strong></p><ul><li>Interrupt</li></ul>