DISCONNECT Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

disconnect

verb

ˌdis-kə-ˈnekt

Definition of disconnect

as in to divide

to set or force apart disconnected the two parts of the light fixture

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Recent Examples of disconnect The failure spread through the electrical system as far as Matanzas province, prompting the eastern portion of the island to disconnect from the grid. — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2026 Raimer Rodriguez, a 36-year-old Cuban immigrant, said he was beaten after detainees protested phones being disconnected on April 2. — Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026 After learning that passengers had self-evacuated, Metro-North Railroad disconnected the third rail and suspended train service to the Lower Level of Grand Central, the MTA said in its release. — Charmaine Patterson, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026 As Lines struggled to disconnect, ChatGPT took things further. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disconnect

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Double-height elements in the facade divide the tower into four sections.

— Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026
California voters are divided on taxing the rich, according to a new poll.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of divide

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The college sports bill is splitting Senate Democrats; many aren’t backing it because it is not seen as labor-friendly, and labor groups like the AFL-CIO oppose it.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026
The potential was evident in the opening minutes, when Barkov found Brady Tkachuk in stride after splitting the Hurricanes defense.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of split

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According to authorities, Fabbrica LLC, which is based in Windsor, agreed to pay $2,581,250 to resolve False Claims Act allegations in connection with a $2 million PPP loan.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
The company also offers a tele-assist capability for situations the robot cannot resolve autonomously.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of resolve

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King Charles, however, is apparently eager to sever ties with them soon rather than later.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 26 Sep. 2026
But officials discovered that the backup fiber-optic cable had also been severed during railroad construction in New Jersey.

— Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026

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