intercept

Vocabulary Word

Definition

To 'intercept' means you stop something or someone while it's on its way from one place to another. It's like you're jumping in the middle of a path to grab something before it reaches its destination.

Examples in Different Contexts

A company might intercept a competitor's marketing strategy by launching a counter-campaign to sway customers in their favor.

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

There's been an increase in phishing attempts recently. We need to ensure our firewall protocols are updated to prevent any data loss.

Response:

Agreed, we should enhance our security measures to intercept any possible threats.

Business

Scenario:

I've just heard from our sales team that the competition is trying to undercut our bid. We need to keep our proposal details secure.

Response:

We should review our communication policies to ensure our competitor can’t intercept our strategy details.