disrupt
intermediateB2/dɪsˈrʌpt/ · dis-rup-t
to cause a disturbance or interruption in a process or activity
Meanings
to cause a disturbance or interruption in a process or activity
کسی عمل یا سرگرمی میں خلل ڈالنا یا اسے روکنا
خلل ڈالنا
khalal daalna
Common Collocations
- disrupt the flow
- disrupt markets
- disrupt communication
Example Sentences
The storm will disrupt the power supply.
طوفان بجلی کی فراہمی میں خلل ڈالے گا۔
Toofan bijli ki farahami mein khalal daale ga.
New technology can disrupt traditional industries.
نئی ٹیکنالوجی روایتی صنعتوں میں خلل ڈال سکتی ہے۔
Nayi technology riwaayati sanatoun mein khalal daal sakti hai.
His sudden decision to leave disrupted the meeting.
اس کے اچانک چھوڑنے کے فیصلے نے اجلاس میں خلل ڈال دیا۔
Is ke achanak chhodne ke faislay ne ijlaas mein khalal daal diya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Disrupt = 'Dis' + 'Rupt' (like rupture, which also means to break)
Imagine a construction site where a road is being broken apart, causing traffic delays.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
رنگ و بُو میں چمن کی خوشبو بھی ہے، پر چلتے چلتے کہیں کچھ چھوٹتا ہے
Rang o bu mein chaman ki khushboo bhi hai, Par chalte chalte kahin kuch chhoot'ta hai.
In the colors and scents of the garden, there is fragrance, But while walking, something is lost somewhere.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو چاند کو چھیڑتا ہے، سو ٹوٹتا ہے
Jo chaand ko chher'ta hai, so toot'ta hai.
He who disturbs the moon, breaks himself.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "disrumpere" — to break apart
First known use: 19th century
The term 'disrupt' has evolved from Latin roots, where 'dis' means 'apart' and 'rumpere' means 'to break'. It has been used in English since the early 19th century.