1. to break or interrupt an established sequence, routine, or habit
The new manager decided to disrupt a pattern of inefficiency in the department.
O novo gerente decidiu interromper um padrão de ineficiência no departamento.
2. to alter or disturb a regular, expected, or predictable sequence of events
The sudden rainstorm disrupted a pattern of clear weather we had enjoyed all week.
A chuva repentina interrompeu um padrão de tempo claro que tínhamos desfrutado a semana toda.