disruption

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /dɪsˈrʌpʃən/ or /dɪzˈrʌpʃən/ or /dɪzˈrʊpʃən/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /dɪsˈrʌpʃən/

• Audio (UK)

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Noun

Singular disruption

Plural disruptions

1. A disruption happens when the normal flow or sequence of something is interrupted.

   The blackout caused a service disruption of about 30 minutes.

Related words

• disrupt