disruption

American  

[dis-ruhp-shuhn] / dɪsˈrʌp ʃən /

noun

1. forcible separation or division into parts.

2. a disrupted condition.

   After the coup, the country was in disruption.

3. Business. a radical change in an industry, business strategy, etc., especially involving the introduction of a new product or service that creates a new market.

   Globalization and the rapid advance of technology are major causes of business disruption.

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Other Word Forms

• predisruption noun

Etymology

Origin of disruption

First recorded in 1640–50; from Latin disruptiōn-, stem of disruptiō; equivalent to disrupt + -ion

Example Sentences

Freezing rain led to travel disruptions in Central Europe on Tuesday, including flights being temporarily suspended at several airports.

From Barron's

As well, Amos says there are near-term tailwinds from the usual seasonality in Australia’s metallurgical coal exports and rail disruptions in Russia’s Far East.

From The Wall Street Journal

Panamanian officials say that they have assessed scenarios linked to the court ruling to prevent disruptions in its ports system.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Second, there’s the potential for disruptions to Iranian gas flows to Turkey.”

From The Wall Street Journal

He said disruptions are worst in parts of Tehran where protests are taking place and in the evening, when the demonstrators gather.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• confusion
• disorder
• disturbance