disturb
dis
ˈdɪs
dis
turb
tɜrb
tērb
/dɪstˈɜːb/

Definition & Meaning of "disturb"in English

to disturb
01

to trouble someone and make them uneasy

Transitive: to disturb sb
to disturb definition and meaning
Examples
The unsettling images in the movie disturbed him for days afterward.
02

to alter the position or shape of something

Transitive: to disturb sth
to disturb definition and meaning
Examples
The wind disturbed the neatly stacked pile of papers, scattering them across the room.
03

to disrupt or alter the usual order or operation of something

Transitive: to disturb a process or activity
Examples
The power outage disturbed the normal functioning of the office computers.
04

to cause inconvenience or disrupt someone’s comfort or routine

Transitive: to disturb sb/sth
Examples
I hope my early call did n’t disturb your morning routine.
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