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disrupt

/dɪsˈrʌpt/
dis · rupt dɪs · ˈrʌpt
English Definition
v. to interrupt or cause disorder
中文释义
扰乱,中断
Significado en Español
interrumpir, perturbar
한국어 뜻
방해하다, 중단시키다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm gián đoạn, phá vỡ
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Example Sentence

The construction noise disrupted the class.

施工的噪音打扰了课堂。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “disrupt”:

  1. A continue
  2. B maintain
  3. C sustain
  4. D interrupt
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D — interrupt. “disrupt” means v. to interrupt or cause disorder

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The loud construction noise outside began to ______ the quiet class.

  1. A disrupt
  2. B help
  3. C aid
  4. D calm
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A — disrupt. “disrupt” means v. to interrupt or cause disorder

Common questions about “disrupt”

What does “disrupt” mean?

disrupt — v. to interrupt or cause disorder. In Chinese: 扰乱,中断.

How do you pronounce “disrupt”?

disrupt is pronounced /dɪsˈrʌpt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: dis · rupt.

How do you use “disrupt” in a sentence?

The construction noise disrupted the class. (施工的噪音打扰了课堂。)

What are synonyms for “disrupt”?

interrupt, disturb, upset — all close in meaning to disrupt (v. to interrupt or cause disorder).

Is “disrupt” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. disrupt appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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