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Service Disruption

/ˈsɜːrvɪs dɪsˈrʌpʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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  1. 1

    An interruption in the normal functioning of a service.

    "The train service disruption caused significant delays for commuters."
  2. 2

    A situation where a service is temporarily unavailable or impaired.

    "The internet service disruption affected many businesses in the area."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'service' originates from the Latin 'servitium', meaning 'slavery' or 'servitude', which evolved to denote assistance or help. 'Disruption' comes from the Latin 'disrumpere', meaning 'to break apart', indicating an interruption in normal functioning. Together, they describe a break in the provision of services.

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