disrupt
word
Definition
To interrupt the normal flow or order of something, often causing confusion or trouble.
Usage & Nuances
Often used formally or in business contexts: 'disrupt the industry', 'disrupt the meeting'. Implies causing a pause or making things not work as planned, not just small interference. Related noun: 'disruption'. Don't confuse with 'interrupt', which is usually for shorter breaks.
Spanish: interrumpir - perturbarPortuguese (BR): interromper - perturbarPortuguese (PT): interromper - perturbarChinese (Simplified): 打断 - 扰乱Chinese (Traditional): 打斷 - 擾亂Hindi: बाधित करना - विघटन करनाArabic: يُعطل - يُربكBengali: বিঘ্নিত করা - বাধাগ্রস্ত করাRussian: нарушать - срыватьJapanese: 混乱させる - 妨害するVietnamese: làm gián đoạn - làm xáo trộnKorean: 방해하다 - 혼란을 일으키다Turkish: aksatmak - bozmakUrdu: خلل ڈالنا - متاثر کرناIndonesian: mengganggu - mengacaukan
Example Sentences
The loud noise disrupted the class.
basic
The storm disrupted train services.
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The children disrupted the meeting by talking loudly.
basic
Sorry to disrupt your conversation, but I need your help.
natural
Construction work can disrupt traffic for weeks.
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That new app really disrupted the taxi business.
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