gong (one)

To abruptly dismiss or stop someone who is in the middle of something. The 1970s TV show The Gong Show popularized the practice of halting a talent act by striking a gong. I thought my presentation was going well, until the boss gonged me halfway through and wouldn't let me continue!

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Boleslav	-	Czech, Russian, Medieval Slavic
Zona	-	Various
Kamil (1)	-	Arabic
Djehuti	-	Egyptian Mythology
Aymar	['eimə]
ÍÑIgo	-	Spanish