disrupting
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to stop an event or activity from continuing as it should.
v.to interrupt an event, activity, or process by causing a disturbance or problem. Transitive — requires a direct object.
Simple“The loud construction work outside was disrupting our morning meeting.”
In context“Protesters were accused of disrupting the international summit by blocking the main entrance to the convention centre.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
v.to change a traditional industry or market by using new technology or ideas.
v.to radically change an industry, business sector, or market by introducing new technology or innovative business models.
Simple“New smartphone apps are disrupting the way people book taxis.”
In context“The startup succeeded in disrupting the traditional banking sector by offering fee-free international transfers through a peer-to-peer network.”
Synonymsrevolutionisingshaking up - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.describing something that causes a mess or stops things from working well.
adj.functioning as a participial adjective to describe an influence that causes disorder or prevents a system from operating normally.
Simple“The disrupting influence of the new rules caused a lot of confusion in the office.”
In context“The report highlighted several disrupting factors that prevented the supply chain from recovering after the storm.”
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