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: to become detached or withdrawn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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Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2025
If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2025
Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
That disconnect led her to cofound SeeMetrics, a cybersecurity performance management platform that shifts the focus from detection to demonstrable impact.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Verb
If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2025
If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2025
Noun
But there's another threat that isn't getting enough attention: A growing disconnect between what employees need from their benefits and what companies are offering.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
That disconnect led her to cofound SeeMetrics, a cybersecurity performance management platform that shifts the focus from detection to demonstrable impact.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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“Disconnect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disconnect. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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