Meaning & use
disrupt
To interrupt or interfere with the normal course or continuity of something.
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A sudden power outage disrupted the concert halfway through the second song.
New technology has disrupted the traditional taxi industry in many cities.
A note on using this word
In business contexts, disrupt often has a positive sense, describing an innovation that transforms an industry rather than merely causing trouble.
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