in·ter·mit 
verb, -mit·ted, -mit·ting.
–verb (used with object) 1.to discontinue temporarily; suspend.
–verb (used without object) 2.to stop or pause at intervals; be
intermittent. 3.to cease, stop, or break off operations for a time.
—Related forms
in·ter·mit·ter, in·ter·mit·tor, noun
in·ter·mit·ting·ly, adverb