DISTURB

(INTERRUPT) [verb] [T] - to cause (someone) to stop what they are doing, or to interrupt (something)Please don't disturb Georgina - she's trying to do her homework.I'm sorry to disturb you so late, but my car's broken down and I was wondering if I could use your phone.I can call back later if I'm disturbing you.I tried to see you yesterday in your hotel but you had the 'Do Not Disturb' (= do not knock or enter) sign up on your door. [T]My sleep/exam was disturbed (= the silence was interrupted) by the noise of the traffic.Only the rustling of the leaves disturbed (= interrupted) the tranquillity of the lake. [T]Someone who disturbs the peace breaks the law by behaving unpleasantly and noisily in public.Several England supporters were arrested and charged with disturbing the peace after the match.