First Known Use: 1793
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disrupt
verb dis·rupt \dis-ˈrəpt\
: to cause (something) to be unable to continue in the normal way : to interrupt the normal progress or activity of (something)
Full Definition of DISRUPT
transitive verb
1
a : to break apart : rupture b : to throw into disorder <agitators trying to disrupt the meeting>
2
: to interrupt the normal course or unity of
— dis·rupt·er noun
— dis·rup·tion \-ˈrəp-shən\ noun
— dis·rup·tive \-ˈrəp-tiv\ adjective
— dis·rup·tive·ly adverb
— dis·rup·tive·ness noun
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Origin of DISRUPT
Latin disruptus, past participle of disrumpere, from dis- + rumpere to break — more at reave
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DISRUPT Defined for Kids
disrupt
verb dis·rupt \dis-ˈrəpt\
dis·rupt·eddis·rupt·ing
Definition of DISRUPT for Kids
1
: to cause disorder in <disrupted the class>
2
: to interrupt the normal course of <Barking dogs disrupted my sleep.>
— dis·rup·tion \dis-ˈrəp-shən\ noun
— dis·rup·tive \-ˈrəp-tiv\ adjective
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