disturb

verb B2

Meaning

To disturb means to interrupt or interfere with someone or something, causing a disruption or a change in the normal state or activity.
💡 A common mistake is using "disturb" when "interrupt" is more appropriate for brief interjections in conversation.

Example Sentences

Please do not disturb me while I am working .
Please don ’ t disturb me while I ’ m working on this project .

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