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to disconnect
01
to break the connection between people, objects, devices etc.
1.1
to detach a piece of equipment from its 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
1.3
to break a telephone conversation between two people
02
to sever or interrupt a connection or link
Disconnect
01
an unbridgeable disparity (as from a failure of understanding)
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Example
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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