disconnect

noun

A break or interruption in an existing connection, continuum, or process; disconnection.

A lack of connection or accord; a mismatch.

A switch used to isolate a portion of an electrical circuit.

(Scientology) The deliberate severing of ties with family, friends, etc. considered antagonistic towards Scientology.

verb

(transitive) To sever or interrupt a connection.

(transitive) To remove the connection between an appliance and an electrical power source.

(intransitive) Of a person, to become detached or withdrawn.

Roots

disdis- · Latin · apart, not necto-nect · Latin · bind, tie

Synonyms for disconnect

detachv disengagev severv uncouplev unhookv disjoinv unyokev dissociatev isolatev separateadj

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Where does disconnect come from?

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