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: to become detached or withdrawn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, 17 Mar. 2025
Marlin, 51, could not be reached for comment Tuesday, and phone numbers listed for him appear to have been disconnected.
—Janelle Griffith, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2025
Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
There’s definitely a right way and wrong way to leverage gen AI, and somewhat of a disconnect.
—Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
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Verb
If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2025
Marlin, 51, could not be reached for comment Tuesday, and phone numbers listed for him appear to have been disconnected.
—Janelle Griffith, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2025
Noun
While the excitement of March Madness is still alive—with its potential for upsets and Cinderella stories—the disconnect between a team’s challenging schedule and its tournament seeding remains a concern.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
There’s definitely a right way and wrong way to leverage gen AI, and somewhat of a disconnect.
—Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Disconnect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disconnect. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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