disrupt \dis*rupt"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Disrupted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Disrupting}.] 1. To break asunder; to rend. --Thomson. [1913 Webster] 2. to destroy the continuity of, usually temporarily; as, electrical power was disrupted by the hurricane. [PJC] 3. To interfere with or halt, especially by causing a lack of order; as, the shouting of the demonstrators disrupted the meeting. [PJC]