disruption

• Substantivo que designa a interrupção, o distúrbio ou a quebra do curso normal de uma atividade, processo ou sistema. Também pode se referir a uma inovação ou mudança radical que rompe com o modelo vigente em um mercado ou setor.

A noun referring to an interruption, disturbance, or break in the normal course of an activity, process, or system.

1. Interruption of normal activityB2formal

   A disturbance or problem that interrupts an event, activity, or process.

   Interrupção da atividade normal

   • The storm caused a major disruption to air travel.
   • The teacher asked the students to stop their disruption.
   • Technical disruptions delayed the online conference.

   Sinônimosbreakdelaydisorderdisturbancehindrancehold upinterferenceinterruptionintrusionupset

   Antônimoscontinuationcontinuityorderregularitystability

2. C1formal

   A radical change to an industry, market, or system, often due to new technology.

   Mudança radical

   • The rise of streaming services caused a disruption in the television industry.
   • The company is known for its disruption of the traditional banking sector.
   • Technological disruption often leads to new business models.

   Sinônimosoverhaulrevolutionshake-uptransformationupheaval

   Antônimosconstancycontinuitymaintenancepreservationstability