Disrupted example sentences

Related (15): interrupted, disturbed, obstructed, halted, fractured, disjointed, unsettled, shattered, disordered, dislocated, disarrayed, broken, disconnected, severed, split.

dis·rupt

verb

disrupted (past tense) · disrupted (past participle)

  - interrupt (an event, activity, or process) by causing a disturbance or problem:

  - drastically alter or destroy the structure of:

  - (of a company or form of technology) cause radical change in (an industry or market) by means of innovation:

Synonyms

derange, disturb, disorder, disorganize, disarrange, upset, unsettle, convulse, interrupt, suspend, discontinue, obstruct, impede, hamper, delay, retard, distort, damage, buckle, warp, shatter, split, sever, cleave, rend, sunder, rive, organize, arrange

"Disrupted" Example Sentences


1. The storm disrupted power lines in the county.
2. The protest disrupted traffic on Main Street for hours.
3. The zombie apocalypse drastically disrupted everyday life.
4. The little boy's tantrum disrupted the lunchtime peace.
5. The computer crash disrupted work for most of the afternoon.
6. The stranger's loud cellphone call disrupted the meeting.
7. The plane's mechanical problem disrupted the travel plans of many passengers.
8. My internet connection was disrupted for several hours yesterday.
9. The argument between siblings disrupted the sleep of the entire household.
10. The train delay disrupted the travel schedule of all the passengers.
11. The snowstorm disrupted traffic and led to school closings.
12. The broken air conditioning system disrupted life in the sweltering workplace.
13. The car crash disrupted traffic for miles.
14. The disgruntled former employee disrupted operations with a virus attack.
15. The pandemic disrupted lives and livelihoods around the world.
16. The intruder disrupted the calm and quiet of the evening.
17. The sickness disrupted the household's normal routine.
18. The evacuation disrupted work for the entire department.
19. The fire alarm disrupted classes for an hour.
20. The earthquake disrupted daily life in the city for weeks.
21. The power outage disrupted communication systems for hours.
22. The flood disrupted water and sewer services in the community.
23. The leak disrupted the flow of customers to the coffee shop.
24. The earthquake disrupted supplies to the small village for days.
25. The volcanic eruption severely disrupted air travel.
26. The hacking attack disrupted banking services for customers nationwide.
27. The explosion disrupted phone lines in the area.
28. The mudslide disrupted traffic on the highway for days.
29. The blizzard disrupted everything from mail delivery to trash pickup.
30. The barn fire disrupted the farm's operations for months.
31. The strike disrupted school for the children and work for the parents.
32. The computer virus disrupted business operations across the globe.
33. The political unrest disrupted tourism in the region for years.
34. The hurricane disrupted homes and infrastructures along the coast.
35. The fire alarm disrupted the play in progress at the theater.
36. The wreck disrupted both lanes of traffic on the interstate.
37. The death of a loved one disrupted daily routines for weeks.
38. The threat of violence seriously disrupted life in the city.
39. Jetlag disrupted his sleep schedule for days after his international trip.
40. The sudden illness disrupted plans for the evening.
41. The broken air conditioner disrupted the important presentation.
42. The car crash disrupted traffic for miles around.
43. The earthquake disrupted power and communication systems in the city.
44. The flood disrupted access to roads and businesses in the downtown area.
45. The volcanic eruption severely disrupted air travel across the region.
46. The hacking attack disrupted banking services for customers nationwide.
47. The explosion disrupted phone lines and internet service for hours.
48. The mudslide disrupted traffic on the major highway for days.
49. The blizzard disrupted everything from mail delivery to trash pickup for weeks.

50. The barn fire disrupted the farm's operations for months.

Common Phases


• The [event] disrupted power/services/communication for...
• The [event] disrupted [business operations/traffic/life]...
• The [event] disrupted life/lives/livelihoods...
• The [event] disrupted [travel plans/schedules/routines]...
• The [event] drastically/seriously disrupted...
• The [event] disrupted [school/work/business] for...
• The [storm/disaster/accident] disrupted...
• The [disruption] disrupted [access/flow/supply]...
• The disruption disrupted [peace/calm/order]...
• Jetlag disrupted his sleep schedule...
• The sickness disrupted the household's normal routine.
• The evacuation disrupted work for the entire department.
• The protest disrupted traffic on Main Street...
• The computer crash disrupted work for most of the afternoon.
• The car crash disrupted traffic for miles around.
• The [event] disrupted [traffic/operations] for [length of time]...

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