disruption
noun /dɪsˈrʌpʃn/
/dɪsˈrʌpʃn/
[uncountable, countable]- disruption (to somebody/something) a situation in which it is difficult for something to continue in the normal way; the act of stopping something from continuing in the normal way
- We aim to help you move house with minimum disruption to yourself.
- disruptions to rail services
- The strike caused serious disruptions.