1. to interrupt or interfere with the normal arrangement or functioning of something
2. to trouble or worry someone; to make someone feel anxious or upset
3. to interrupt someone’s peace, rest, or privacy

Examples

• The construction noise disturbs my concentration while studying.
• Please don’t disturb the papers on my desk.
• The news about the accident really disturbs me.
• Try not to disturb your sleeping roommate.
• The wind disturbs the surface of the lake.
• It disturbs him that he can’t remember her name.
• The teacher asked us not to disturb the class next door.