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: to become detached or withdrawn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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Here Mitchell shows us a different type of beauty, disconnected from the ethereal realms of haute couture and utopian summer fantasies, pointing quietly to the fragility of life itself.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2025
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2025
This disconnect is evident in how software companies pitch their products.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2025
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Verb
If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 27 Dec. 2025
Here Mitchell shows us a different type of beauty, disconnected from the ethereal realms of haute couture and utopian summer fantasies, pointing quietly to the fragility of life itself.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2025
Noun
That’s the powerful lesson emerging from new research into carbon capture materials, where a surprising disconnect between computer predictions and lab results led to a breakthrough that could reshape our fight against climate change.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2025
This disconnect is evident in how software companies pitch their products.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2025
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“Disconnect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disconnect. Accessed 30 Dec. 2025.
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