intercept intercept /ˌɪnɝˈsɛpt/

noun

1. () The point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis  ( intercept )
   the point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis
   

verb

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