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1disconnect
verb dis·con·nect \ˌdis-kə-ˈnekt\
: to separate (something) from something else : to break a connection between two or more things
: to stop or end the supply of electricity, water, gas, etc., to (something, such as a piece of electronic equipment)
: to stop or end the supply of (electricity, water, gas, etc.)
Full Definition of DISCONNECT
transitive verb
1
: to sever the connection of or between
2
: dissociate 1 <are disconnected from meaningful relationships>
intransitive verb
1
: to terminate a connection
2
: to become detached or withdrawn <disconnects into dark moods>
— dis·con·nec·tion \-ˈnek-shən\ noun
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First Known Use of DISCONNECT
1770
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Rhymes with DISCONNECT
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2disconnect
noun
Definition of DISCONNECT
: a lack of or a break in connection, consistency, or agreement <a huge disconnect…between the nation's capital and the rest of the country — R. J. Samuelson>
First Known Use of DISCONNECT
1976
DISCONNECT Defined for Kids
disconnect
verb dis·con·nect \ˌdis-kə-ˈnekt\
dis·con·nect·eddis·con·nect·ing
Definition of DISCONNECT for Kids
: to undo or break the connection of
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