Disruption
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪsˈɹʌpʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Disruption is a noun meaning An interruption to the regular flow or sequence of something.
Meaning
An interruption to the regular flow or sequence of something.
More Meanings
- A continuing act of disorder.
- A breaking or bursting apart; a breach.
Example Sentences
Much more disruption, we are told, lies ahead.
There was great disruption in the classroom when the teacher left.
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.”
Word Forms
- disruptions
Synonyms for disruption
Depending on context, synonyms include turmoil, break, commotion, stir, perturbation, gap.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include interruption, dislocation, turmoil, disturbance, stir, break.
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