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: to become detached or withdrawn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
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Examples 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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Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
Note that a small cable connects the two pieces, so don't rip the cover free without disconnecting the pins.
—PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
Jonathan Schwartz, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Sykes explained that Kate’s September video fueled more confusion about messaging and a disconnect between her and the palace.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Verb
The phone number for the business was disconnected when called on Friday.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
Note that a small cable connects the two pieces, so don't rip the cover free without disconnecting the pins.
—PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
Noun
While initial interest may exist, receiving content that doesn’t align with their needs creates a disconnect, reducing interest and trust.
—Jonathan Schwartz, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Sykes explained that Kate’s September video fueled more confusion about messaging and a disconnect between her and the palace.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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“Disconnect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disconnect. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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