intercept-v; 2 Senses

Sense Number 1: Seize on its way.

Commentary:
NOTE: Object intercepted must be CONCRETE.

Examples:
The fighters were ordered to intercept all enemy aircraft.
FBI agents intercepted millions in stolen cocaine.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: Intercepting
PropBank: intercept.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: Tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information.

Commentary:
NOTE: Object intercepted must be ABSTRACT.

Examples:
CIA agents intercepted information from the phone line of a suspected
spy.
Allies intercepted secret Japanese communications.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: Intercepted
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2