1. past tense of intercept; to stop, catch, or seize something on its way from one place to another

Examples

• The police intercepted the smugglers at the border.
• Our defense intercepted three passes during the game.
• The email was intercepted by security software.
• Enemy forces intercepted our radio communications.
• The missile was intercepted before reaching its target.
• She intercepted her brother before he could leave the house.