dis·con·nect
ˌdis-kə-ˈnekt 
disconnected; disconnecting; disconnects
1
: to sever the connection of or between
2
: dissociate sense 1
are disconnected from meaningful relationships
1
: to terminate a connection
2
: to become detached or withdrawn
disconnects into dark moods
: a lack of or a break in connection, consistency, or agreement
… a huge disconnect … between the nation's capital and the rest of the country.—
Robert J. Samuelson
Robert J. SamuelsonExamples of disconnect in a Sentence
Verb
The hose and faucet had been disconnected.
Disconnect the old printer and connect the new one.
The alarm system had been disconnected.
Before starting, be sure to disconnect the power supply.
Our landlord threatened to disconnect our electricity.
We were talking on the phone but suddenly we got disconnected.
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Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
Emma Fenske,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
Despite a business appearing healthy and profitable, owners can experience deep exhaustion, a disconnect between outward success and inward fatigue.
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Scott Hanson,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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Verb
Violators get warning letters before fines are given, and ultimately, water may be disconnected.
—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
—
Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
Noun
Despite this, the disconnect between alcohol’s cultural role and its serious health burden is striking.
—
Emma Fenske,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
Despite a business appearing healthy and profitable, owners can experience deep exhaustion, a disconnect between outward success and inward fatigue.
—
Scott Hanson,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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“Disconnect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disconnect. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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