intercept meaning and definition

INTERCEPT noun

Definition of intercept (noun)

1. the point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis

INTERCEPT verb

Definition of intercept (verb)

1. seize on its way
   • "The fighter plane was ordered to intercept an aircraft that had entered the country's airspace"
   • synonyms: stop
2. tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information
   • "The FBI was tapping the phone line of the suspected spy"; "Is this hotel room bugged?"
   • synonyms: bug, tap, wiretap