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: to become detached or withdrawn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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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2025
This ensures the event is as impactful and memorable as possible, rather than disconnected from the rest of your organization’s work.
—Dr. Kyle Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Carl Anka, New York Times, 16 May 2025
This disconnect is exactly what led him to found Zenos Health – a platform that’s challenging outdated medical models, filtering out the noise, and offering tools that align more closely with emerging research in preventative care and human performance.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 16 May 2025
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Verb
If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2025
This ensures the event is as impactful and memorable as possible, rather than disconnected from the rest of your organization’s work.
—Dr. Kyle Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Noun
There is a huge disconnect between the fans and the board.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 16 May 2025
This disconnect is exactly what led him to found Zenos Health – a platform that’s challenging outdated medical models, filtering out the noise, and offering tools that align more closely with emerging research in preventative care and human performance.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 16 May 2025
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“Disconnect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disconnect. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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