1. to interrupt or interfere with the normal arrangement or functioning of something
2. to interrupt someone’s peace, rest, or privacy
3. to make someone worried, upset, or troubled

Examples

• Please don’t disturb the papers on my desk.
• The construction noise disturbed our sleep.
• I’m sorry to disturb you, but there’s a phone call for you.
• The violent scenes in the movie really disturbed me.
• Heavy rains can disturb the soil and cause erosion.
• She put up a sign asking visitors not to disturb her while she worked.
• The news about the accident disturbed the entire community.