Collocations for "disruptive"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "disruptive" in context.
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disruptive
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adj
- is a disruptive [child, student, influence]
- is disruptive at [school, work]
- is disruptive [in, during] class
- is disruptive [to, for] other students
- you are being too disruptive!
- stop being so disruptive!
- has a [history, reputation] of being disruptive
- has a disruptive [effect, influence] on
- could be potentially disruptive
- disruptive to [business, progress, construction]
- disruptive to the flow of
- in a disruptive manner
- in the least disruptive manner possible
- will not tolerate (this) disruptive behavior
- [employ, use] disruptive technologies
'disruptive' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):