disconnect
dihs-kuh-NEHKT
Disconnect (verb) means to break a connection between two things, such as a cable or a phone call. Example: “Please disconnect the cable before moving the printer.”
verb
1
To break a connection between two things, such as a cable or a phone call.
"Please disconnect the cable before moving the printer."
"The call disconnected right as she was about to explain."
noun
1
A gap or mismatch between two things that should line up.
"There's a real disconnect between what managers promise and what employees experience."
How to use disconnect
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo break a link (verb), or a mismatch/gap between two things (noun).
Common pairings
disconnect from
a disconnect between
disconnect the power
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Word forms
- Plural
- disconnects
- Third person singular
- disconnects
- Past tense
- disconnected
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Please _____ the cable before moving the printer.
Etymology
Built from dis- plus connect, ultimately from Latin connectere, "to bind together."
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What does “disconnect” mean?
The word “disconnect” means to break a connection between two things, such as a cable or a phone call. In plain terms, to break a link (verb), or a mismatch/gap between two things (noun).
How do you pronounce “disconnect”?
“Disconnect” is pronounced dihs-kuh-NEHKT (/dɪskəˈnɛkt/ in IPA).
How do you use “disconnect” in a sentence?
Here is “disconnect” used in a sentence: “Please disconnect the cable before moving the printer.”
What is another word for “disconnect”?
Words with a similar meaning to “disconnect” include decouple, detach, disengage, rip off, tear off and unconnect.
What is the opposite of “disconnect”?
The opposite of “disconnect” — its antonyms — are adhere, join and connect.
What part of speech is “disconnect”?
Depending on how it is used, “disconnect” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “disconnect” come from?
The word “disconnect” comes from Latin. Built from dis- plus connect, ultimately from Latin connectere, "to bind together.".
Is “disconnect” a common word?
“Disconnect” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
