Definition
Definition of disrupting - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
chaoscausing disorder or confusion
- The disrupting noise made it hard to concentrate.
2.
innovationchallenging established norms or systems
- The disrupting technology changed the industry landscape.
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
technology
device disrupting radio signals
change
disrupting established patterns or routines
public disturbance
act disrupting public peace
technology
error disrupting normal processing in programming
disorder
cause disorder by overturning or disrupting arrangement
medical
irregular heartbeat disrupting normal rhythm
court offense
conduct defying a judge’s directive or disrupting case proceedings
cybersecurity
individual disrupting systems for political reasons
public order
legal term for disrupting public tranquility
natural substances
natural substance disrupting nerve electrical activities
disruption
disrupting or ending a system or institution
technology
electrical activity disrupting communication
graphic highlight
design element disrupting layout to attract attention
organic chemistry
reaction disrupting conjugated double bonds in molecules
disrupting
causing a lack of unity or connection
disruptive
disrupting normal functioning or organization
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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- French:perturbateur, disruptif, ...
- German:störend, disruptiv, ...
- Italian:disturbante, dirompente, ...
- Spanish:molesto, disruptivo, ...
- Portuguese:desconcertante, revolucionário, ...
- Chinese:扰乱的, 颠覆性, ...
- Japanese:混乱を引き起こす, 革新的な, ...
- Arabic:مُشَوِّش, مُزَعْزِع, ...
- Hebrew:מְשַׁבֵּשׁ, ...
- Russian:нарушающий, дисруптивный, ...
- Ukrainian:дезорганізуючий, революційний, ...
- Hindi:विघटनकारी, परिवर्तनकारी, ...
Definition of disrupt - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
interruptioninterrupt the normal progress of an activity
- The protest disrupted the meeting.
2.
changeTECH. drastically alter or destroy the structure ofTECH.
- The internet disrupted traditional business models..
3.
innovationRare innovate in a way that challenges normsRare
- The new app disrupted the tech market.
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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- French:perturber, bouleverser, ...
- German:stören, zerstören, ...
- Italian:interrompere, alterare, ...
- Spanish:interrumpir, revolucionar, ...
- Portuguese:interromper, desestruturar, ...
- Chinese:打断, 破坏, ...
- Japanese:妨害する, 破壊する, ...
- Arabic:عَطَّلَ, أَرْبَكَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְשַׁבֵּשׁ, לְשַׁבֵּשׁ, ...
- Russian:прерывать, разрушать, ...
- Ukrainian:перервати, порушувати, ...
- Hindi:बाधित करना, पूरी तरह बदल देना, ...
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