What does "do not disturb" mean?

Used to indicate that somebody does not wish to be disturbed, e.g. a sign on a hotel room door, or a "busy" mode of an instant messenger.

Do not disturb

Common synonyms include: calmly, instruction, leave alone, let rest, noninterference, notification suppression.

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Used to indicate that somebody does not wish to be disturbed, e.g. a sign on a hotel room door, or a "busy" mode of an instant messenger.