interrupted interrupted /ˌɪntɝˈʌptɪd/

adjective

1. Intermittently stopping and starting  ( fitful , interrupted , off-and-on )
   intermittently stopping and starting
    Fitful (or interrupted) sleep
   fitful (or interrupted) sleep
    Off-and-on static
   off-and-on static
   
2. Discontinued temporarily  ( interrupted )
   discontinued temporarily
    We resumed the interrupted discussion
   we resumed the interrupted discussion