B2nounsocietytransport
US/dɪsˈrʌp.ʃən/
UK/dɪsˈrʌp.ʃən/
a situation in which something is interrupted or cannot continue in the normal way
In context
Heavy snow caused serious disruption to train services across the whole region.
The strike will cause major disruption for people traveling to work.
We apologize for any disruption to your sleep while the building work continues.
Words that go with disruption
verb + noun
- cause disruptionRoadworks will cause disruption this week.
- minimize disruptionWe want to minimize disruption to customers.
adjective + noun
- major disruptionThe storm led to major disruption.
- serious disruptionFloods created serious disruption on the roads.
noun + preposition
- disruption toThere was little disruption to normal life.
noun + noun
- travel disruptionTravel disruption is expected on Friday.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
disruption of the trafficCorrect: disruption to the traffic