disrupt
Translation
to disrupt, to interrupt, to disturb
Examples
A protest could disrupt the conference.
A protest could disrupt the conference.
Technology will disrupt traditional industries.
Technology will disrupt traditional industries.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to interrupt or disturb (sth.) A protest could disrupt the conference.
Similar Words
Synonyms: interrupt, disturb, interfere; Antonyms: organize, arrange
Etymology
From 'dis-' (apart) + the Latin root 'rupt' (to break). It literally means 'to break apart'.
Memory Tips
Think of a volcano e'rupt'ing and 'dis'turbing the peace. It 'disrupts' everything around it.