Dictionary definition for: Intercept
1. (n) the point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis
2. (v) seize on its way; "The fighter plane was ordered to intercept an aircraft that had entered the country''s airspace"
3. (v) 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?"
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