English · Word Candidate

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

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).

Meaning · English

To interrupt or impede.

Verb

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).

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.

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