dis·rupt 
/dɪsˈrʌpt/ verb
dis·rupts; dis·rupt·ed; dis·rupt·ing /dɪsˈrʌpt/ verb [+ obj] : to cause (something) to be unable to continue in the normal way : to interrupt the normal progress or activity of (something)
▪ Protesters disrupted the conference. ▪ The barking dogs disrupted my sleep. ▪ The weather disrupted our travel plans. ▪ a chemical that disrupts cell function
▪ Protesters disrupted the conference. ▪ The barking dogs disrupted my sleep. ▪ The weather disrupted our travel plans. ▪ a chemical that disrupts cell function
— dis·rup·tion /dɪsˈrʌpʃən/ noun, plural dis·rup·tions
[count] ▪ The construction caused disruptions in bus service. ▪ The chemical causes a disruption of cell function. [noncount] ▪ The change will be made with minimal disruption of service.
/dɪsˈrʌpʃən/ noun, plural dis·rup·tions [count] ▪ The construction caused disruptions in bus service. ▪ The chemical causes a disruption of cell function. [noncount] ▪ The change will be made with minimal disruption of service.
— dis·rup·tive /dɪsˈrʌptɪv/ adjective [more disruptive; most disruptive]
▪ disruptive behavior ▪ She has a disruptive influence on the other students.
/dɪsˈrʌptɪv/ adjective [more disruptive; most disruptive] ▪ disruptive behavior ▪ She has a disruptive influence on the other students.
— dis·rup·tive·ly adverb
