disruption

/dɪsˈrʌp.ʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

an act or process of disrupting or the state of being disrupted

“The new technology caused significant disruption to the company’s operations.”

2. noun

a break or interruption in continuity or normal functioning

“The power outage caused a disruption to the city’s services.”

3. noun

a disturbance or an event that causes a disturbance

“The protests were a disruption to the city’s peace and quiet.”

4. verb

to cause to be broken or interrupted

“The new policy will disrupt the existing workflow.”

5. verb

to break or interrupt something

“The storm will disrupt the satellite signal.”

Synonyms

  • disturbance
  • interference
  • interruption
  • upheaval

Antonyms

  • continuity
  • normalcy
  • smoothness
  • stability