disrupting
dɪsˈrʌptɪŋ
Definition

Definition of disrupting - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
chaoscausing disorder or confusion
  • The disrupting noise made it hard to concentrate.
chaotic disorderly unsettling
2.
innovationchallenging established norms or systems
  • The disrupting technology changed the industry landscape.
innovative revolutionary transformative
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Origin of disrupting

Latin, dis- (apart) + rumpere (break)

Terms with disrupting included in their meaning

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clinical care
disorder disrupting physical or mental functioning, raising worry about personal wellness
disrupting photo
deliberate act of appearing in someone else's photo unexpectedly
politics
public disorder caused by groups of civilians disrupting normal community life
harmony
factor disrupting harmony or unity
lifestyle
sudden change disrupting normal routine
interruption
disrupting a process or plan
action
process of disrupting orderly structure
animal rights
person opposing hunting by disrupting it

Examples of disrupting in a sentence

  • His disrupting behavior was not tolerated in the classroom.
  • The disrupting force of the internet reshaped media.
  • Disrupting ideas often face initial resistance.

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  1. French:perturbateur, disruptif, ...
  2. German:störend, disruptiv, ...
  3. Italian:disturbante, dirompente, ...
  4. Spanish:molesto, disruptivo, ...
  5. Portuguese:desconcertante, revolucionário, ...
  6. Chinese:扰乱的, 颠覆性, ...
  7. Japanese:混乱を引き起こす, 革新的な, ...
  8. Arabic:مُشَوِّش, مُزَعْزِع, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְשַׁבֵּשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:нарушающий, дисруптивный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:дезорганізуючий, революційний, ...
  12. Hindi:विघटनकारी, परिवर्तनकारी, ...
disrupt
dɪsˈrʌpt

Definition of disrupt - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
interruptioninterrupt the normal progress of an activity
  • The protest disrupted the meeting.
disturb interrupt
2.
changeTECH.drastically alter or destroy the structure ofTECH.
  • The internet disrupted traditional business models..
disturb interrupt upset
3.
innovationRareinnovate in a way that challenges normsRare
  • The new app disrupted the tech market.
disturb interrupt upset
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Expressions with disrupt

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cause a plan to fail or be disturbed
His sudden resignation disrupted the apple cart for the entire project.
cause significant change to the current situation
The new policy aims to disrupt the status quo in the education system.

Origin of disrupt

Latin, dis- (apart) + rumpere (to break)

Examples of disrupt in a sentence

  • The loud noise disrupted my concentration.
  • The new policy will disrupt the current system.
  • Climate change could disrupt global agriculture.
  • Their strategy aims to disrupt traditional business models.
  • The startup plans to disrupt the education sector.

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  1. French:perturber, bouleverser, ...
  2. German:stören, zerstören, ...
  3. Italian:interrompere, alterare, ...
  4. Spanish:interrumpir, revolucionar, ...
  5. Portuguese:interromper, desestruturar, ...
  6. Chinese:打断, 破坏, ...
  7. Japanese:妨害する, 破壊する, ...
  8. Arabic:عَطَّلَ, أَرْبَكَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְשַׁבֵּשׁ, לְשַׁבֵּשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:прерывать, разрушать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:перервати, порушувати, ...
  12. Hindi:बाधित करना, पूरी तरह बदल देना, ...

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