interruption

(noun) an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity. Synonyms: break, disruption, gap. Examples: "It was presented without commercial breaks." "There was a gap in his account."

(noun) some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity. Synonyms: break. Examples: "The telephone is an annoying interruption." "There was a break in the action when a player was hurt."

(noun) a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something. Synonyms: pause, intermission, break, suspension.