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to disrupt
01
to stop the normal flow of something, often temporarily
Transitive: to disrupt a process
Examples
The unexpected power outage disrupted the entire office.
Changing the meeting schedule can disrupt people's plans.
02
to cause something to break apart or come undone
Transitive: to disrupt sth
Examples
The strong winds disrupted the tree, causing it to rupture and fall.
The explosion disrupted the metal structure, causing it to break apart instantly.
03
to cause disorder or disturbance in something that was previously orderly or calm
Transitive: to disrupt sth
Examples
The loud noise from the construction site disrupted their afternoon nap.
A technical glitch disrupted the live broadcast of the event.
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disrupted
disruption
disruptive
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