From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishRelated topics: Musicintervalin‧ter‧val /ˈɪntəvəl $ -tər-/ ●●○W3AWL noun [countable]1PAUSEthe period of time between two events, activities etc
He left the room, returning after a short interval with a message.interval between
The interval between arrest and trial can be up to six months.2 →sunny/bright intervals3 →at weekly/20-minute etc intervals4 →at regular intervals5British EnglishPAUSE a short period of time between the parts of a play, concert etcSYN intermission American English
We can get some drinks in the interval.6technicalAPM the amount of difference in pitch between two musicalnotesExamples from the Corpusinterval• After a five-minute interval, if the baby is still crying, go back and check on her.interval between• The intervals between the passing cars increased.Origininterval(1300-1400)Old Frenchentreval, from Latinintervallum“space between castle walls, interval”
