disruption (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /dɪsˈrʌpʃn/
Definition
A disturbance or interruption of the normal state or activity of something.
Examples
The strike caused significant disruption to public transport.
We are working to minimize the disruption caused by the roadworks.
Any disruption to the supply chain could have serious economic consequences.
How to Use disruption
- disruption to (prepositional phrase)
- Indicates what is being interrupted or disturbed. — "The new policy caused a disruption to the workflow."
- disruption of (prepositional phrase)
- Indicates what is being broken or ended. — "The disruption of services led to public outcry."
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