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: to become detached or withdrawn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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Corey Digi, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The damage of up to five submarine cables is the latest incident of undersea cables being disconnected, or deemed to have been deliberately sabotaged, in the Baltic Sea.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
The disconnect was palpable—my external success was masking an internal emptiness that had been growing for years.
—Mark Protus, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Promoting frequent breaks, disconnecting after work hours and maximizing vacation time are crucial for sustaining well-being.
—Corey Digi, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The damage of up to five submarine cables is the latest incident of undersea cables being disconnected, or deemed to have been deliberately sabotaged, in the Baltic Sea.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Noun
Oftentimes, with local communities and archaeologists there may be a disconnect.
—Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
The disconnect was palpable—my external success was masking an internal emptiness that had been growing for years.
—Mark Protus, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Disconnect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disconnect. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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