Disconnect
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British pronunciation/dˌɪskənˈɛkt/
American pronunciation/dɪskəˈnɛkt/

Definition & Meaning of "disconnect"

to disconnect
01

to break the connection between people, objects, devices etc.

to disconnect definition and meaning
1.1

to detach a piece of equipment from its power supply

to disconnect definition and meaning
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The IT specialist disconnected the server rack from the power supply during the scheduled maintenance.
The technician carefully disconnected the computer monitor from the power supply before performing maintenance on it.
The audio engineer disconnected the speakers from the power supply after the event to prevent any electrical issues.
In order to ensure safety, the electrician disconnected the malfunctioning appliance from the power supply.
Before moving the printer to a different location, Jane disconnected it from the power supply.
1.2

to stop the supply of a household to gas, water, phone, etc., usually because the owner failed to pay the bills

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After several warnings, the phone company finally disconnected their landline due to unpaid bills.
The water company disconnected their service after multiple notices about unpaid bills were ignored.
The utility company threatened to disconnect their electricity if they didn't settle their overdue bills.
The homeowner returned from vacation to find that the electric company had disconnected their power.
The homeowner forgot to pay the gas bill, resulting in the gas company disconnecting the service
1.3

to break a telephone conversation between two people

to disconnect definition and meaning
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I accidentally disconnected the call when I pressed the wrong button on my phone.
I had to disconnect the call because of a poor signal in the area I was in.
She chose to disconnect the call rather than engage in an argument with her colleague.
He decided to disconnect the call after realizing he dialed the wrong number.
02

to sever or interrupt a connection or link

Disconnect
01

an unbridgeable disparity (as from a failure of understanding)

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The hiker disconnected the hydration pack from the backpack to refill it with water from the stream.
As part of the experiment, the scientist disconnected the electrodes from the subject's scalp after recording brain activity.
The plumber disconnected the water heater from the pipes to repair a leak in the system.
After the performance, the musician disconnected the microphone from the stand and returned it to its case.
She disconnected the garden hose from the outdoor faucet after finishing watering the plants.
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