disrupt
/dɪsˈɹʌpt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: disrupts · disrupting · disrupted
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To throw into confusion or disorder.
Verb
Examples
Hecklers disrupted the man's speech.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To interrupt or impede.
Verb
Examples
Work on the tunnel was disrupted by a strike.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “disrupt” mean?
To throw into confusion or disorder.
Is “disrupt” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.