disruption

3 definitions • 5 examples

the action of preventing something, especially a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected:

widespread disruption The accident brought widespread disruption on the roads.

disruption to It would cause a tremendous disruption to our work schedule to install a different computer system.

the action of completely changing the traditional way that an industry or market operates by using new methods or technology:

the disruption of the telecoms industry

an interruption in the usual way that a system, process, or event works:

It would cause a tremendous disruption to our work schedule to install a different computer system.

A crackdown on illegal-immigrant hiring could create widespread workplace disruptions.