Disruption/dɪsˈrʌpʃn/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/2Unplanned Interruptions Used to describe unexpected events that interrupt usual routines or activities. Severe weather led to the disruption of the outdoor concert. Pro Tip 2/2Negative Impact The word often implies that the interruption causes inconvenience or trouble. Due to a roadblock, there was a disruption in the city's traffic flow.