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to disconnect
01
to break the connection between people, objects, devices etc.
Transitive: to disconnect sth from sth
Examples
She disconnected the garden hose from the outdoor faucet after finishing watering the plants.
1.1
to detach a piece of equipment from its power supply
Transitive: to disconnect a device from a power source
Examples
The technician carefully disconnected the computer monitor from the power supply before performing maintenance on it.
1.2
to stop the supply of a household to gas, water, phone, etc., usually because the owner failed to pay the bills
Transitive: to disconnect a household facility
Examples
The utility company threatened to disconnect their electricity if they did n't settle their overdue bills.
1.3
to break a telephone conversation between two people
Transitive: to disconnect a call
Examples
I accidentally disconnected the call when I pressed the wrong button on my phone.
02
to sever or interrupt a connection or link
Transitive: to disconnect a connection
Examples
She disconnected the Wi-Fi to prevent any interruptions during her presentation.
Disconnect
01
a gap in understanding or agreement
Examples
There 's a clear disconnect between management and staff.
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