Synonyms: interrupted, off-and-on, fitful
Definition: intermittently stopping and starting
Usage: fitful (or interrupted) sleep; off-and-on static
Similar words: broken
Definition: not continuous in space, time, or sequence or varying abruptly
Usage: broken lines of defense; a broken cable transmission; broken sleep; tear off the stub above the broken line; a broken note; broken sobs
Synonyms: interrupted
Definition: discontinued temporarily
Usage: we resumed the interrupted discussion
Similar words: discontinued
Definition: stopped permanently or temporarily
Usage: discontinued models; a discontinued magazine; a discontinued conversation