disrupting

/dɪsˈrʌptɪŋ/
verb
  1. To interrupt or cause disorder in a process, activity, or system.
    • The loud noise from the construction site kept disrupting our online class.
    • Protesters blocked the main road, disrupting traffic throughout the city.
    • A sudden power outage disrupted the factory's production line for hours.
  2. To change an industry or market in a major way, often by introducing new technology or methods.
    • Streaming services disrupted the traditional television and movie industry.
    • Ride-sharing apps disrupted the taxi business in cities around the world.
    • The startup's new payment system is disrupting how people send money internationally.
adjective
  1. Causing interruption or disorder.
    • The disrupting noise from the party made it impossible to sleep.
    • The disrupting influence of social media can affect people's concentration at work.
    • His constant questions during the lecture were very disrupting to other students.
What does "disrupting" mean? | whatsthatwordmean | whatsthatwordmean