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Disruption

/dɪsˈɹʌpʃən/ · noun

Meaning

An interruption to the regular flow or sequence of something..

Definitions by Sense

  1. An interruption to the regular flow or sequence of something.
  2. A continuing act of disorder.
  3. A breaking or bursting apart; a breach.

Example Sentences

The network created a disruption in the show when they broke in with a newscast.
In the May 12 memo, Meta said it had previously allowed open discussion of abortion at work but later recognized that it had led to “significant disruptions in the workplace given unique legal complexities and the number of people affected by the issue.”
Much more disruption, we are told, lies ahead.
There was great disruption in the classroom when the teacher left.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does disruption mean?

Disruption means An interruption to the regular flow or sequence of something..

What is a synonym for disruption?

Common synonyms include turmoil, break, commotion, stir.

What is the opposite of disruption?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use disruption in a sentence?

The network created a disruption in the show when they broke in with a newscast.

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