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 His business phone and cellphone number have been disconnected. — Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026 The two ⁠reactors have never been disconnected from the grid at the same time because of low water levels, Reuters said. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026 Embraced by a number of celebrities since its debut, the silhouette might present a bit of an optical illusion upon first glance, appearing as if two sides of the pump are disconnected in the front. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 31 July 2026 So that suggests while education is certainly a factor and completing high school or getting some college decreases the likelihood that you'll be disconnected. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for disconnect

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Taking a break from slinging hamburgers during the weekend lunch rush, Darlene Dumond acknowledged that Allagash remains divided on Jackson.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
No distributions were ever made by the Children's Trust to any of its beneficiaries, and the beneficial shares of that trust were not divided into separate shares for each of the beneficiaries as was also required by the 2020 amendment.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of divide

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The release came as calls are growing from other countries, including Myanmar's fellow members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, for access to or engagement with Suu Kyi as part of efforts to resolve the country's political crisis.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
In the meantime, Democrats have seemingly resolved at least one 2028 fight, a fracas marked by snarking, backbiting and plenty of acrimony — all the things that make our politics such a grand and glorious endeavor.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of resolve

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Ugandan dictator Idi Amin, who had severed ties with Israel, was a supporter of the Palestinian independence cause.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
While severing thread-ectronics will destroy them, eutectogels are stable, soft enough to touch or connect to the human body, and allow transistor repair through the simple application of low heat.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026

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