disruption

noun · dis-RUP-shun

CEFR C1

a break that stops something from running normally

व्यवधान, रुकावट

Usage

cause disruptionmajor disruptiondisruption to services

Examples

Heavy rain caused major disruption to Mumbai's trains.

The strike led to disruption in schools.

Common mistake

There was a big disrupt in the power supply.

There was a big disruption in the power supply.

Disrupt is the verb; the noun is disruption.

Remember: Disruption: the day's plan breaks down.

Useful for

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