intercept (verb)

the point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis

intercept, stop (verb)

seize on its way

"The fighter plane was ordered to intercept an aircraft that had entered the country's airspace"

wiretap, tap, intercept, bug (verb)

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?"

intercept (Noun)

An interception of a radio broadcast or a telephone call.

intercept (Noun)

An interception of a missile.

intercept (Noun)

The coordinate of the point at which a curve intersects an axis.

intercept (Verb)

To gain possession of (the ball) in a ball game.

intercept (Verb)

To stop, deflect or divert (something in progress or motion).