B2verbtechnologytravel
US/dɪsˈrʌpt/
UK/dɪsˈrʌpt/
to stop something from continuing normally by causing problems
In context
Heavy rain disrupted flights at Tan Son Nhat airport this morning.
Please turn off your phones so they don't disrupt the lesson.
Online shopping has disrupted the way traditional stores do business.
Words that go with disrupt
adverb + verb
- severely disruptedSupply chains were severely disrupted during the pandemic.
- seriously disruptA long strike could seriously disrupt the economy.
verb + noun
- disrupt servicesThe strike will disrupt train services all week.
- disrupt the marketCheap electric cars could disrupt the market for motorbikes.
- disrupt sleepUsing screens late at night can disrupt your sleep.
- disrupt trafficThe parade will disrupt traffic in the city center.