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: to become detached or withdrawn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—
R. J. Samuelson
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Examples 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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Clare Sebastian, CNN, 7 Feb. 2025
Like other digital translators in this guide, when they’re disconnected from your smartphone’s internet connection, many of the features are unusable.
—Séamus Bellamy, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2025
Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
The two-hour disconnect from reality combines aspects of meditation and aromatherapy with de-stressing vibration therapy and traditional spa services.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 5 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Ukraine had in fact disconnected from the Russian grid for a test just hours before Russia launched its full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022.
—Clare Sebastian, CNN, 7 Feb. 2025
Like other digital translators in this guide, when they’re disconnected from your smartphone’s internet connection, many of the features are unusable.
—Séamus Bellamy, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2025
Noun
The disconnect highlights how Trump, his aides and fellow Republicans in Congress repeatedly attempt to gut environmental protections while promising to guarantee Americans have clean air and water.
—Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
The two-hour disconnect from reality combines aspects of meditation and aromatherapy with de-stressing vibration therapy and traditional spa services.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 5 Feb. 2025
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“Disconnect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disconnect. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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