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Learn “Disrupt”

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Disrupt

verb/dis-RUPT/

Meaning

To interrupt or throw something into disorder so it cannot continue normally.

In context

Talking loudly can disrupt the whole class during a spelling test.

Remember it

'Rupt' means break, so disrupt breaks up the smooth flow of something.

Use it well

Use when normal running, order, or flow is broken, not just paused briefly.