interlapse

/ˌɪntərˈlæps/

Definitions

1. verb

to interrupt or break into something, especially a period of time

“The unexpected phone call caused her to interlapse into the middle of the meeting.”

2. noun

a period of time between two other periods, especially one that is not well-defined or predictable

“The interlapse between the two deadlines gave her ample time to complete the project.”

Synonyms

  • intermission
  • interval

Antonyms

  • continuation
  • extension