disruption
dɪsˈrʌpʃən
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Definition of disruption - Reverso English Dictionary

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Noun

interruptiondisturbance that affects an event, activity, or process
  • The protest led to disruption of the meeting..
  • The power outage caused a major disruption.
  • There was a disruption in the supply chain.
commotion disorder upheaval
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Expressions with disruption

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situation where communication is hindered or stopped
The power outage resulted in a disruption in communication for several hours.
interruption of normal work caused by conflict between workers and management
The company faced a major labour disruption after contract talks collapsed.
interruption or serious reduction in normal delivery of a service
Customers were notified about the service disruption affecting online banking this morning.
change caused by digital technologies
The company faced digital disruption due to new online competitors.
legal offense involving disturbing public order
He was charged with disruption of the peace.
interference with normal hormone system activity often caused by certain chemicals
Scientists study endocrine disruption linked to pesticides in drinking water.

Origin of disruption

Latin, disruptio (break apart)

Terms with disruption included in their meaning

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damage
disruption or mark on a surface
disruption
disrupt someone's arrangements or intentions
public trouble
public disturbance or disruption
normalcy restoration
returning to a normal state after a disruption
disturbance
disturbance or disruption in normal state
behavior
cause a disruption or commotion
disruptive
causing disruption or obstruction
disruption
break in continuity or flow

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  1. French:perturbation, ...
  2. German:Störung, ...
  3. Italian:disturbo, ...
  4. Spanish:interrupción, ...
  5. Portuguese:interrupção, ...
  6. Chinese:中断, ...
  7. Japanese:混乱, ...
  8. Arabic:اضطراب, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַפְרָעָה, ...
  10. Russian:нарушение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зрив, ...
  12. Hindi:व्यवधान, ...
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