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disrupt

/dɪsˈrʌpt/
dis · rupt
Adverb:disruptively
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Adjective:disruptive
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Past Simple:disrupted
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Past Participle:disrupted
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Present Participle:disrupting
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disrupt Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To interrupt or impede the normal progress, activity, or operation of an event, system, or process by causing a disturbance or problem.

Example

"Heavy snowstorms threatened to disrupt rail services across the northern provinces."

2

To radically change or restructure an traditional industry or market by introducing a novel, more efficient technology or business model.

Example

"Digital streaming platforms quickly began to disrupt the traditional home entertainment industry."

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• Rhymes for disrupt

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 17th century from Latin disruptus, the past participle of disrumpere ('to break apart or burst asunder'), formed from dis- ('apart') and rumpere ('to break').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disrupt. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disrupt
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