Definitions

1. noun

A person, device, or system that causes disruption or significant change, often in a field or industry.

“The tech startup is being hailed as a disruptor in the transportation industry.”

2. noun

A device or system that disrupts radio signals or communication systems.

“The military used a disruptor to jam the enemy’s communication signals.”

3. noun

A device that fires a projectile, especially a gun or a firearm.

“The army used a disruptor to disable the enemy’s tanks.”

4. verb

To cause disruption or significant change, often in a field or industry.

“The new policy will disrupt the entire market.”