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disrupt

[/dɪsˈrʌpt/]
verb
interromper, perturbar, desorganizar
1. to break apart or interrupt the normal flow or continuity of something
The loud noise disrupted the meeting.
O barulho alto interrompeu a reunião.
2. to cause disorder or confusion in a system or process
The strike disrupted transportation services.
A greve desorganizou os serviços de transporte.
3. to disturb or upset someone's composure or plans
I didn't mean to disrupt your schedule.
Não era minha intenção perturbar sua agenda.
NYC Slang
mess up, throw off
Synonyms
interruptdisturbinterfereupsethinderobstruct
Antonyms
continuemaintainpreservesupportfacilitate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
interromper, perturbar
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
desorganizar, bagunçar
Slightly informal, used in urban contexts
Portugal
perturbar, interromper
More formal usage preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

disrupt the peace
disrupt the status quo
cause disruption
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