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Disconnect

//dɪskəˈnɛkt// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A break or interruption in an existing connection, continuum, or process; disconnection.
  2. 2
    an unbridgeable disparity (as from a failure of understanding) wordnet
  3. 3
    A switch used to isolate a portion of an electrical circuit.
  4. 4
    A lack of connection or accord; a mismatch.

    "There's a disconnect between what they think is happening and what is really going on."

  5. 5
    The deliberate severing of ties with family, friends, etc. considered antagonistic towards Scientology.
Verb
  1. 1
    To sever or interrupt a connection. transitive

    "My wi-fi got disconnected."

  2. 2
    make disconnected, disjoin or unfasten wordnet
  3. 3
    To remove the connection between an appliance and an electrical power source. transitive
  4. 4
    pull the plug of (electrical appliances) and render inoperable wordnet
  5. 5
    Of a person, to become detached or withdrawn. intransitive

Etymology

Etymology 1

From dis- + connect.

Etymology 2

From dis- + connect.

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