Meaning & use
disconnect
To break or undo the connection between two things, such as a device and a power source.
See it in a sentence
Remember to disconnect the toaster before trying to remove the stuck bread.
The call disconnected suddenly just as she was explaining the problem.
A note on using this word
As a noun, 'a disconnect' informally describes a lack of understanding or consistency between two people or ideas.
Words with a similar meaning
unplugdetach
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Words with an opposite meaning
connectattach
Another way to use it
2. noun
A lack of connection, consistency, or understanding between two related things or people.
There is a clear disconnect between what managers promise and what employees actually experience.
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