CEFR B1

disrupted

verb

Meaning

Prevented from continuing or functioning in the normal way; disturbed.

Examples

The storm disrupted power to thousands of homes.
His sleep was disrupted by nightmares.

Synonyms: interrupted, disturbed, hindered, marred

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disrupted (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈrʌptɪd/

Definition

Prevented from continuing or functioning in the normal way; disturbed.

Examples

The storm disrupted power to thousands of homes.
His sleep was disrupted by nightmares.
The meeting was disrupted by a sudden fire alarm.

How to Use disrupted

disrupt something (collocation): To cause disorder or interruption in something. — "The protest aimed to disrupt the government's agenda."
disrupted by something (prepositional phrase): Having its normal functioning or continuity interrupted by an external factor. — "The flight was disrupted by a technical issue."

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