Meaning of disruption in English:
disruption
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noun
mass noun1Disturbance or problems which interrupt an event, activity, or process.
‘the scheme was planned to minimize disruption’- ‘there had been no delays or disruptions to flights’
- ‘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.’
disturbance, disordering, disarrangement, disarranging, interference, upset, upsetting, unsettling, confusion, confusingView synonyms2
(also digital disruption)Radical change to an existing industry or market due to technological innovation.‘no industry is immune to digital disruption’- ‘he gave hints on what industry today he believes may be ripe for disruption’
- ‘ Digital disruption is making stock investments more transparent, accessible and efficient.’
- ‘The move is the latest example of digital disruption in the traditional programming space.’
- ‘One of the many unwelcome side effects of the digital disruption of traditional media is that advertising-supported media is struggling.’
- ‘ Digital disruption is not a new phenomenon.’
- ‘Apps have fuelled digital disruption across industries.’
- ‘Higher ed was ripe for disruption.’
- ‘All these are areas ripe for disruption by new technological businesses.’
- ‘Technological disruption and economics have the power to change the narrative.’
- ‘ Disruption and innovation are at the heart of the automotive industry.’
- ‘This is an era of technology-led disruption and innovation as organizations develop a digital presence.’
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