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: to become detached or withdrawn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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Patrick Stewart, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
And since so many of us rely on our phones to disconnect, know that cyber activities show mixed results.
—Paula Davis, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
The Quality-Quantity Disconnect This disconnect between short-term metrics and long-term value is evident in our research.
—Jonathan Franchell, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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Verb
The Library Master Plan adopted unanimously by the city highlights that without investments, these vital technology services could become unreliable or inaccessible and could leave vulnerable populations further disconnected.
—Patrick Stewart, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
And since so many of us rely on our phones to disconnect, know that cyber activities show mixed results.
—Paula Davis, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Noun
With the advent of AI, this disconnect will eventually be more apparent.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
The Quality-Quantity Disconnect This disconnect between short-term metrics and long-term value is evident in our research.
—Jonathan Franchell, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Disconnect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disconnect. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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