Meaning ofinterceptorin English

Noun

1. combat aircraft; destroying enemy planes
   The air force deployed an interceptor to defend against the incoming missiles.
2. something that blocks or catches another; interrupting flow
   The new software includes an interceptor that blocks malicious traffic on the network.
3. a fast aircraft to destroy enemy planes; defend
   The military developed an interceptor to defend against enemy aircraft.
4. missile; destroying incoming threats
   The defense system launched an interceptor missile to destroy the incoming threat.
5. sewer; redirecting waste to treatment
   The city installed an interceptor to redirect wastewater to the treatment plant.
6. sewer redirecting waste to treatment; purification system
   The company designed an interceptor as part of their wastewater purification system.
7. a hook that redirects program flow (for tasks)
   The programmer used an interceptor to handle exceptions in the code.
8. device to separate debris; protect water quality
   The environmental agency installed an interceptor to filter out pollutants from the river.
9. device to remove hazardous waste; filter liquids
   The factory installed an interceptor to remove toxic chemicals from the water.