disruption
/dɪsˈɹʌpʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: disruptions
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An interruption to the regular flow or sequence of something.
Noun
Examples
The network created a disruption in the show when they broke in with a newscast.
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
A continuing act of disorder.
Noun
Examples
There was great disruption in the classroom when the teacher left.
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 “disruption” mean?
An interruption to the regular flow or sequence of something.
Is “disruption” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.