Definition of disconnect
transitive verb
1 : to sever the connection of or between
2 : dissociate 1 are disconnected from meaningful relationships
intransitive verb
1 : to terminate a connection
2 : to become detached or withdrawn disconnects into dark moods
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Examples of disconnect in a Sentence
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.
First Known Use of disconnect
1770
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Definition of disconnect
: 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
First Known Use of disconnect
1982
DISCONNECT Defined for English Language Learners
disconnect
playDefinition of disconnect for English Language Learners
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: to separate (something) from something else : to break a connection between two or more things
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: to stop or end the supply of electricity, water, gas, etc., to (something, such as a piece of electronic equipment)
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: to stop or end the supply of (electricity, water, gas, etc.)
DISCONNECT Defined for Kids
disconnect
playDefinition of disconnect for Students
disconnected
;disconnecting
: to undo or break the connection of
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