Meaning of disruption in English:

noun

• Disturbance or problems which interrupt an event, activity, or process.

  ‘the scheme was planned to minimize disruption’

  count noun ‘there had been no delays or disruptions to flights’

  More example sentences

  • ‘When changes or disruptions occur, you are likely to consider first how to ensure that such disruptions do not upset your plans.’
  • ‘We will not allow silly disruptions to disturb our events or disgrace our veterans.’
  • ‘He is persuaded to make known the interruptions and disruptions he is heir to.’
  • ‘Airport management said today there had been no delays or disruptions to flights.’
  • ‘This disorder can cause major disruptions in family, social and occupational life.’

  Synonyms

  disturbance, disordering, disarrangement, disarranging, interference, upset, upsetting, unsettling, confusion, confusing

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