Meaning of the word interrupter in English

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interrupter

US /ˌɪn.təˈrʌp.tər/
UK /ˌɪn.təˈrʌp.tər/

Noun

a person or thing that interrupts

Example:
He's such an annoying interrupter; he never lets anyone finish their sentence.
The circuit breaker acts as an interrupter to prevent electrical overloads.