To lose one's composure; to be upset or flustered and unable to remain calm.
面接で彼女は緊張して質問に答えられず、取り乱してしまった。
She got nervous during the interview, couldn't answer the questions, and lost her composure.
災害のニュースを聞いて、多くの人が取り乱した。
Hearing the disaster news, many people were shaken.
大事な試合で選手が取り乱すことは許されない。
Players can't afford to lose their composure in an important match.
To put something into disorder; to mess up, disturb, or scatter about (transitive use).
子どもたちが部屋を取り乱して、片付けるのが大変だ。
The children messed up the room, so tidying up is difficult.
台風で倉庫の中が取り乱され、在庫の確認に時間がかかった。
The warehouse was thrown into disorder by the typhoon, and inventory checks took time.