disturbance

UK
/dɪsˈtɜːb(ə)ns/
US
/dɪsˈtɜrbəns/

Translations

disturbancenoun
disturbances
pl
UK
/dɪsˈtɜːb(ə)ns/
US
/dɪsˈtɜrbəns/
perturbationSens général : interruption, dérèglement ou interférence.
The loud music from the party caused a disturbance in the neighborhood.
La musique forte de la fête a causé une perturbation dans le quartier.
troubleAu sens de trouble du comportement, de l'ordre public ou trouble psychique.
The protest turned into a disturbance when the crowd began to clash with the police.
La manifestation a dégénéré en trouble lorsque la foule a commencé à s'affronter avec la police.
perturbationMétéorologie : perturbation atmosphérique ou tropicale.
The hurricane began as a small tropical disturbance off the coast.
L'ouragan a commencé comme une petite perturbation tropicale au large de la côte.
disturbanceadjective
UK
/dɪˈstɜːbəns/
US
/dɪˈstɜrbəns/
Used attributively before a noun; not normally gradable.
perturbateurEmploi attributif : qui perturbe ou provoque une perturbation.
Engineers measured the disturbance torque acting on the satellite.
Les ingénieurs ont mesuré le couple perturbateur agissant sur le satellite.

Definitions

disturbancenoun
An interruption of a settled and peaceful condition.
The loud music from the party caused a disturbance in the neighborhood.
A breakdown of peaceful and law-abiding behavior.
The protest turned into a disturbance when the crowd began to clash with the police.
A mental or emotional disorder.
He was diagnosed with a sleep disturbance that affected his daily life.
A disruption or interference in a system or process.
The power outage was a major disturbance to the factory's production schedule.
Meteorology: an area of low atmospheric pressure, often bringing unsettled or stormy weather.
The hurricane began as a small tropical disturbance off the coast.
disturbanceadjective
Attributive, relating to or causing a disturbance; used only before a noun.
Engineers measured the disturbance torque acting on the satellite.