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disrupt

 

[ dɪsˈrʌpt ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

business

To cause disorder or turmoil in a system or process, often by interrupting the normal flow of operations.

Synonyms

disturb, interrupt, unsettle

Examples of usage

  • The new technology disrupted the traditional way of doing business.
  • The strike disrupted production at the factory.
  • The pandemic disrupted the global supply chain.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

An innovation or technology that significantly changes or replaces existing processes or systems.

Synonyms

breakthrough, game-changer, innovation

Examples of usage

  • The introduction of smartphones was a major disrupt to the mobile phone industry.
  • Blockchain technology has the potential to be a disrupt in various sectors.

Translations

Translations of the word "disrupt" in other languages:

🇵🇹 interromper

🇮🇳 विघटन करना (vighatan karna)

🇩🇪 unterbrechen

🇮🇩 mengganggu

🇺🇦 переривати

🇵🇱 zakłócać

🇯🇵 中断する (chūdan suru)

🇫🇷 interrompre

🇪🇸 interrumpir

🇹🇷 kesmek

🇰🇷 방해하다 (banghaehada)

🇸🇦 تعطيل (ta'atil)

🇨🇿 přerušit

🇸🇰 prerušiť

🇨🇳 打断 (dǎduàn)

🇸🇮 prekiniti

🇮🇸 trufla

🇰🇿 үзіп тастау (üzip tastau)

🇬🇪 შეწყვეტა (shecqvet'a)

🇦🇿 kəsmək

🇲🇽 interrumpir

Etymology

The word 'disrupt' originated from the Latin word 'disrumpere', which means 'to break apart'. It first appeared in English in the 17th century. The concept of disruption has been popularized in business and technology contexts, referring to the drastic change or interruption caused by innovative ideas or technologies. Disruption is often seen as a double-edged sword, bringing both challenges and opportunities for growth and transformation.

See also: disrupted, disrupter, disruption, disruptive, disruptively, disruptor.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,276, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.