Disruption

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /dɪsˈɹʌpʃən/, /dɪzˈɹʌpʃən/, /dɪzˈɹʊpʃən/
• US IPA: /dɪsˈɹʌpʃən/

Origin

From Latin disruptionem (from disrumpere)

Full definition of disruption

Noun

1. An interruption to the regular flow or sequence of something.
• The network created a disruption in the show when they broke in with a newscast.
2. A continuing act of disorder
• There was great disruption in the classroom when the teacher left.