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: to become detached or withdrawn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.
Recent Examples on the WebStar-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 June 2024
Their friendship cannot be disconnected from their theatrical resumes and ambitions.
—Katherine Rosman, New York Times, 31 May 2024
Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2024
Every time there’s a crisis, said Sternlicht, there’s a disconnect in what buyers are asking for and what sellers want.
—Byalena Botros, Fortune, 6 June 2024
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Verb
If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances.
—Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 June 2024
Their friendship cannot be disconnected from their theatrical resumes and ambitions.
—Katherine Rosman, New York Times, 31 May 2024
Noun
There’s been something of a disconnect in much of San Diego, however, where a low-pressure system at sea has kept coastal cities mild, even chilly at times.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2024
Every time there’s a crisis, said Sternlicht, there’s a disconnect in what buyers are asking for and what sellers want.
—Byalena Botros, Fortune, 6 June 2024
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“Disconnect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disconnect. Accessed 14 Jun. 2024.
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