disruption

From Latin disruptionem, from disrumpere.

• (UK) IPA^(key): /dɪsˈɹʌpʃən/, /dɪzˈɹʌpʃən/, /dɪzˈɹʊpʃən/

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• (US) IPA^(key): /dɪsˈɹʌpʃən/
• Rhymes: -ʌpʃən

disruption (countable and uncountable, plural disruptions)

1. An interruption to the regular flow or sequence of something.

   The network created a disruption in the show when they broke in with a newscast.

2. A continuing act of disorder.

   There was great disruption in the classroom when the teacher left.

3. A breaking or bursting apart; a breach.

• Disruption of 1843 (in the Church of Scotland)

• IPA^(key): /di.sʁyp.sjɔ̃/

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disruption f (plural disruptions)

1. break; fracture