Interruptable

Capable of being interrupted or stopped temporarily. This pertains to a process, task, or event that can be suspended or broken into, usually to allow something else to take precedence or to be completed before resuming. The interruption doesn't necessarily terminate the process permanently; it's a temporary pause. Interruptibility is often a key feature in systems designed for multitasking, real-time responsiveness, or handling unexpected events. The degree to which something is interruptible can vary, from readily yielding to interruptions to having specific conditions under which interruption is permitted or restricted.

Interruptable meaning with examples

• The video game's cutscene was designed to be interruptible, allowing the player to skip it if they had seen it before, or wanted to immediately engage in the gameplay. This design enhanced player control and engagement with the game by giving players the choice to skip. Its design also allows for smoother transitions during the flow of the story and gameplay.
• The program's download process was interruptible. During a power outage, the download progress will stop, the next time the program runs it will resume the process, and continue downloading the file. This feature ensures that the download isn't lost entirely and the user does not need to start again.
• The surgeon needed to ensure that the operation was interruptible. If a critical situation arose with another patient, the surgical team could quickly stop and address that emergency before resuming the original procedure, to increase the chances of the lives of the patient.
• The meeting agenda was designed to be interruptible. Although there was a schedule of items to be reviewed, members of the meeting could pause the current item on the list to discuss time-sensitive items. This approach ensured the efficient handling of immediate priorities and the flexibility required in project management.