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: to become detached or withdrawn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
R. 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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Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The disconnect between Francis’ views on transitioning and acceptance of the people who do it was on full display in 2024.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 21 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The extended time away allows employees to fully disconnect from workplace pressures and engage in restorative activities without the persistent distraction of pending work projects that often accompany shorter breaks.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
Noun
Why the disconnect between Tesla’s stock price rise and the company’s disappointing performance and prospects?
—Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The disconnect between Francis’ views on transitioning and acceptance of the people who do it was on full display in 2024.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 21 Apr. 2025
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“Disconnect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disconnect. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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