disruption
Definitions
A disturbance or problem that interrupts an event, activity, or process.
Radical change to an existing industry or market due to technological innovation.
Examples
The sudden power outage caused a major disruption to our office workflow.
Technological innovation often leads to the disruption of traditional business models.
The construction work on the main road caused significant disruption for local commuters.
Synonyms
disturbance interruption disorder turmoil commotion upheaval agitation