disrupt

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Disrupt' is to cause a disturbance or problem that interrupts an event, process, or routine. It's a little like crashing a party you weren't invited to.

Examples in Different Contexts

Technological advancements can disrupt the way we live and work. A tech analyst might say, 'The advent of smartphones disrupted the mobile phone industry.'

Practice Scenarios

Impact

Scenario:

With rising environmental concerns, we need to change how resources are consumed. What steps do you propose?

Response:

Educating people about their consumption habits combined with implementing policies that reward conservation could disrupt excessive resource wastage.

Creative

Scenario:

Think of the most amazing ad campaign you've ever seen. What made it stay in your memory?

Response:

Usually, ad campaigns that disrupt conventional thinking and offer a fresh perspective are the ones that stick with me.