/ dɪsˈrʌpt; NAmE / verb
[ vn ] to make it difficult for sth to continue in the normal way :
Demonstrators succeeded in disrupting the meeting.
Bus services will be disrupted tomorrow because of the bridge closure.
► dis·rup·tion / dɪsˈrʌpʃn; NAmE / noun [ U , C ]:
We aim to help you move house with minimum disruption to yourself.
disruptions to rail services
The strike caused serious disruptions.
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : from Latin disrupt- broken apart, from the verb disrumpere .