disconnect
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/ˌdɪskəˈnekt/
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/ˌdɪskəˈnekt/
transitive verb
R
To separate something from a source of power like gas or electricity.
Before fixing it, always disconnect the appliance from the power outlet.
R
To stop supplying a service like telephone or electricity to a place.
Your service will be disconnected if the bill is not paid.
R
To unhook or separate one thing from another.
Make sure to firmly reconnect the cable that can easily disconnect.
R
To end a phone call unexpectedly.
I couldn't hear what she was saying before we got disconnected.
R
To stop being connected to the internet.
I always make sure to disconnect from the internet before going to bed.
R
To stop a person's use of a device, especially for medical care.
The difficult decision to disconnect the patient from life support was made after long discussion.
noun
R
A situation where two things or people are not connected.
The disconnect between what we say and what we do can be large.
R
A loss of connection, like with the internet or electricity.
A sudden disconnect left us all without internet during the meeting.
translation
To separate something from a source of power like gas or electricity.; To stop supplying a service like telephone or electricity to a place.; To unhook or separate one thing from another.; To end a phone call unexpectedly.; To stop being connected to the internet.; To stop a person's use of a device, especially for medical care.
A situation where two things or people are not connected.; A loss of connection, like with the internet or electricity.
Word Forms
3rd Present
disconnects
Past
disconnected
Perfect
disconnected
Progressive
disconnecting
Plural
disconnects