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To stop or obstruct someone or something in progress or motion

To seize objects that are in motion or en route to a destination

To attack or confront someone or a group that is en route to a destination

To prevent or protect (something) from being destroyed

To connect a device to (a telephone) so that conversation can be listened to secretly

(sports) An intercept of an opponent's possession (of the ball)

The act of catching an object in motion

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Verb

To stop or obstruct someone or something in progress or motion

head off at pass

beat someone to the punch

beat someone to the draw

steal a march on

beat someone to it

provide against

act in advance of

be one step ahead of

keep from happening

stand in the way of

take out of play

put the brakes on

get in the way of

put the kibosh on

throw a spanner in the works

throw a monkey wrench in the works of

cramp one's style

give the thumbs down to

put the mockers on

put the stopper on

upset the applecart

place an embargo on

bring to an end

put a spoke in someone's wheel

bring to a standstill

give the red light to

take wind out of

declare ineligible

declare illegal

queer someone's pitch

pull the plug on

cook someone's goose

be a hindrance to

spike someone's guns

give the run around

throw monkey wrench in

bring to a close

put an embargo on

stem the flow of

declare null and void

officially forbid

make it impossible for

make impossible

stand in the way

put on back burner

give something a miss

bring to screeching halt

keep under control

give a hard time

cramp someone's style

bring to a stop

give thumbs down to

prevent from making progress

halt in its tracks

throw a monkey wrench in the works

impose limits on

make it impracticable for

tie one's hands

prevent the occurrence of

throw a spoke in the wheel of

put at a disadvantage

take wind out of sails

get the better of

put half nelson on

pour cold water on

throw cold water on

tie someone's hands

refuse to admit

shut the door on

place at a disadvantage

make impracticable

give disadvantage

bring to a halt

put out of commission

throw a monkey wrench into

give the thumbs down

render powerless

strangle at birth

not make the cut

put a stopper in

refuse permission to

give thumbs down

take the wind out of your sails

put out of business

put out of action

bring someone to their knees

bring to naught

employ delaying tactics

break the habit of

kick the can down the road

put the chill on

keep under wraps

keep the lid on

give the brush-off to

turn thumbs down

blow the whistle on

safeguard against

defend oneself against

protect against

keep at arm's length

dash one's hope

lay on the table

take a rain check on

put on the back burner

put in cold storage

give rain check

hold in abeyance

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“He probably couldn't intercept the vehicle before it reached the graveled road, but he could be on its tail if he laid rubber.”

Verb

To seize objects that are in motion or en route to a destination

“Vivek sailed to intercept the contraband on New Year's night on tips from intelligence reports that a bullion consignment was heading for the West Coast.”

Verb

To attack or confront someone or a group that is en route to a destination

stop and talk to

discuss something with

initiate a discussion with

gesture to stop

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“He did, however, detail deputies to intercept the gang on its expected return from the Kansas community.”

Verb

To prevent or protect (something) from being destroyed

afford protection to

cover all bases

take under one's wing

provide protection for

assure the safety of

make invulnerable

take someone under your wing

stand guard over

be responsible for

be in charge of

provide sanctuary

be the defender of

keep from falling

keep in existence

prevent disease

provide with an alibi

give shelter to

give sanctuary to

provide a refuge for

give an alibi to

keep in good condition

supply with troops

make impregnable

provide insurance for

take out insurance

mitigate infection

take out insurance cover

give security to

safeguard against

protect against

defend oneself against

be attentive of

keep at arm's length

build defences round

strengthen with defensive works

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Verb

To connect a device to (a telephone) so that conversation can be listened to secretly

Noun

(sports) An intercept of an opponent's possession (of the ball)

Noun

The act of catching an object in motion

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