disrupt
gb/dɪsɹˈʌpt/ us/dɪsɹˈʌpt/
B2
Αγγλικά
~ 5600
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ρήμα
B2
action
1
interrupt or disturb normal activity
To stop or slow down something so it cannot continue in a normal, smooth way.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to disrupt [an event/service/activities]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes say *"disrupt to something"* or *"disrupt on something"*. The verb *disrupt* takes a direct object with no preposition: *"The storm disrupted traffic"*, not *"disrupted to traffic"*. Learners may also confuse *disrupt* with *disturb*; use *disrupt* when an activity or service cannot continue normally, and *disturb* when someone is bothered but the activity may still continue.
Συνώνυμα
interrupt (Often suggests a brief stop, and can sound slightly less serious than disrupt.)
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disturb (Broader and can include affecting people’s feelings, not only activities or processes.)
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upset (Focuses more on causing trouble or confusion, sometimes emotional rather than practical.)
Αντώνυμα
maintain (Emphasizes keeping an activity or service running normally without problems.)
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continue (Focuses on something going on without being stopped or interrupted.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
disrupt traffic
|disrupt service
|disrupt operations
|disrupt travel
|disrupt production
|disrupt classes
Θέματα
daily life
|work
|transport
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- Heavy snow disrupted train services across the region.
- The protestors disrupted the conference by shouting over the speakers.
- A power cut disrupted production at the factory for several hours.
- Construction noise is disrupting my sleep every night.
- Internet problems disrupted the live online class.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The storm disrupted our flight.
- Loud music disrupted the meeting.
- A broken pipe disrupted water service to the building.
- The fire alarm disrupted the exam.
- Road work disrupted traffic all morning.
Ρήμα
B2
action
2
damage or destabilize a system
To damage or change a system so it does not work in its normal way.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to disrupt [a system/process/organization]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes use *break* instead of *disrupt* for systems: *"break the economy"* sounds unnatural; use *"disrupt the economy"* or *"damage the economy"*. Also, *disrupt* is usually used for systems and processes, not individual objects.
Συνώνυμα
destabilize (Highlights making a system less stable or more likely to fail.)
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undermine (Suggests weakening something over time, often in a hidden or indirect way.)
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damage (More general; can refer to physical or non-physical harm without stressing the idea of systems.)
Αντώνυμα
stabilize (Focuses on making a system more steady and less likely to change or fail.)
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preserve (Emphasizes keeping a system or structure in its original or existing state.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
disrupt ecosystems
|disrupt supply chains
|disrupt the economy
|disrupt communication
|disrupt networks
|disrupt biological processes
Θέματα
technology
|science
|society
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- Climate change is disrupting weather patterns around the globe.
- The cyberattack disrupted critical hospital systems for hours.
- Rapid urban growth is disrupting local ecosystems.
- New regulations could disrupt the current power balance within the organization.
- Plastic waste is disrupting marine food chains.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The virus disrupted normal body functions.
- The war disrupted the country’s economy.
- Online shopping has disrupted traditional business systems.
- Pollution is disrupting life in the river.
- A software bug disrupted the whole computer network.
Ρήμα
C1
action
3
radically change a market or industry
To bring a new product or idea that changes an industry and takes customers from old companies.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to disrupt [a market/an industry/the status quo]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes use this business sense in everyday situations where a simpler word like *"change"* or *"improve"* is better. In business English, *disrupt* usually suggests a big change that hurts old companies, not just any small change.
Συνώνυμα
revolutionize (Suggests a very large, often positive change; slightly more formal and dramatic.)
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upend (Informal; emphasizes turning the usual order completely upside down.)
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transform (Broad term; does not always imply pushing old competitors out.)
Αντώνυμα
protect (Emphasizes keeping existing market structures and players safe from change.)
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sustain (Focuses on keeping an existing business or model going rather than changing it.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
disrupt the market
|disrupt an industry
|disrupt traditional models
|disrupt the status quo
|disrupt established players
|disrupt existing business models
Θέματα
business
|technology
|economics
Παραδείγματα
- Streaming services have disrupted the traditional television industry.
- The startup aims to disrupt the banking market with its mobile-only platform.
- Cheap ride-hailing apps disrupted the local taxi industry.
- Their new payment system has the potential to disrupt global finance.
- Several tech companies are trying to disrupt the status quo in healthcare.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Smartphones disrupted the phone market.
- Online video disrupted DVD sales.
- The company wants to disrupt the hotel industry.
- A new app could disrupt food delivery services.
- Low-cost airlines disrupted the air travel market.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
disrupt
IPA
GB/dɪsɹˈʌpt/
US/dɪsɹˈʌpt/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
dis - rupt (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (rupt)
Τύποι λέξης
Verb
- Base: disrupt
- 3rd Person Singular: disrupts
- Present Participle: disrupting
- Past: disrupted
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
disrupts
verb
disrupting
verb
disrupted
verb
Core family
disruption
noun B1
disruptive
adjective B2
Related words
disruptor
noun
Advanced or less common
disruptively
adverb
disruptiveness
noun
Εκφράσεις
disrupt an industry
5/dɪsɹˈʌpt ən ˈɪndəstɹi/
fixed phrase
radically change an industry
To change the normal way an industry works by bringing in a new idea or technology.
Παραδείγματα
- Several startups are trying to disrupt the banking industry.
- Online learning platforms are disrupting the education industry.
disrupt class
3/dɪsɹˈʌpt klˈæs/
fixed phrase
interrupt a lesson or class
To behave in a way that stops a lesson from continuing in a normal way.
Παραδείγματα
- Students who disrupt class may be asked to leave.
- Please don’t disrupt class by talking while the teacher is speaking.
disrupt operations
1/dɪsɹˈʌpt ˌɑpɚˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
interrupt normal business activities
To stop or slow a company’s normal work and processes.
Παραδείγματα
- The fire did not disrupt operations at the main plant.
- Even a short power cut can disrupt operations in a data center.
disrupt services
2/dɪsɹˈʌpt sˈɚvɪsɪz/
fixed phrase
interrupt public or private services
To stop or reduce normal services, like buses, trains, or phone service.
Παραδείγματα
- Flooding has disrupted services on several train lines.
- Technical problems disrupted services for mobile phone users nationwide.
disrupt the market
4/dɪsɹˈʌpt ðə mˈɑɹkɪt/
fixed phrase
radically change a market
To bring a new product or way of doing business that changes how a market works and hurts old companies.
Παραδείγματα
- The company hopes its new electric car will disrupt the market.
- Streaming platforms disrupted the market for DVDs and cable TV.
disrupt the status quo
6/dɪsɹˈʌpt ðə stˈætəs kwˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
change the existing situation
To cause big changes in a situation that has stayed the same for a long time.
Παραδείγματα
- The new policy is designed to disrupt the status quo in the company.
- Young politicians are promising to disrupt the status quo in national politics.