disrupt
Translation
to interrupt, to disturb, to break apart
Examples
The protest disrupted traffic in the city.
The protest disrupted traffic in the city.
Please don't disrupt the meeting.
Please don't disrupt the meeting.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to interrupt or disturb (sth.) The protest disrupted traffic in the city.
Similar Words
Synonyms: disturb, interrupt, upset; Antonyms: organize, arrange, continue
Etymology
From Latin 'dis-' (apart) + 'rumpere' (to break). Literally 'to break apart'.
Memory Tips
Think of a volcano eRUPTing, which DISrupts the peace and quiet.