Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

service-disruption

noun

/ˈsɜːrvɪs dɪsˈrʌpʃən/

Definition

A temporary interruption or reduction in the availability of a service.

Examples

The power outage caused a major service disruption for the entire neighborhood.
Customers were informed about the service disruption affecting internet connectivity.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, there was a service disruption in the public transport system.

Meaning

Service disruption refers to any event that takes a service offline temporarily or decreases its quality, leading to an inability for users to fully utilize the service as intended.