Meaning of the word disrupt in English

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disrupt

US /dɪsˈrʌpt/

UK /dɪsˈrʌpt/

interrupt (an event, activity, or process) by causing a disturbance or problem

Example:

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Heavy snow disrupted travel across the region.

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The loud music disrupted my concentration.

Synonym:

disturb interrupt upset derange disorder disorganize confuse

drastically alter or destroy the structure of (something)

Example:

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The new technology is set to disrupt the entire industry.

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The earthquake disrupted the city's infrastructure.

Synonym:

destroy shatter wreck ruin demolish devastate

Related Word:

disruption