Disruptor: meaning, definitions and examples

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disruptor

 

[ dɪsˈrʌptər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

business

A person or thing that interrupts an event, activity, or process by causing disturbance or problems.

Synonyms

disturber, mischief-maker, troublemaker

Examples of usage

  • The new technology proved to be a disruptor in the industry.
  • The young entrepreneur was seen as a disruptor in the traditional market.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

A device or technology that changes the traditional way of doing things in a particular industry or market.

Synonyms

game-changer, innovator, pioneer

Examples of usage

  • The company introduced a new disruptor in the smartphone industry.
  • The disruptor technology revolutionized the way we communicate.

Translations

Translations of the word "disruptor" in other languages:

🇵🇹 perturbador

🇮🇳 विघटनकर्ता

🇩🇪 Störer

🇮🇩 pengganggu

🇺🇦 порушник

🇵🇱 zakłócacz

🇯🇵 かく乱者 (kakuransha)

🇫🇷 perturbateur

🇪🇸 perturbador

🇹🇷 bozucu

🇰🇷 방해자 (banghaeja)

🇸🇦 مُعَطِّل

🇨🇿 rušitel

🇸🇰 narušiteľ

🇨🇳 干扰者 (gānrǎo zhě)

🇸🇮 motilec

🇮🇸 truflari

🇰🇿 бұзушы

🇬🇪 დამანგრეველი

🇦🇿 pozucu

🇲🇽 perturbador

Etymology

The word 'disruptor' originated from the verb 'disrupt', which comes from Old French 'disorpten' and Latin 'disrumpere', meaning 'to break apart'. In modern use, 'disruptor' is commonly associated with innovation and change, particularly in business and technology sectors.

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