disconnect

11 definitions • 12 examples

to unfasten something, especially to break the connection between a supply of electricity, gas, water, etc. and a device or piece of equipment:

disconnect something from something Never try to fix a broken machine without disconnecting it from the electricity supply.

to stop supplying electricity/gas/water/phone services, especially because money has not been paid

If you are disconnected while speaking on the phone, the phone connection is suddenly broken and you can no longer continue your conversation.

a situation in which two or more things are not connected in the way that they should be:

disconnect between The study found a disconnect between the state's social programs and some people who need government assistance.

to break a connection that carries a substance or electricity, or to break such a connection used by someone or something:

He disconnected a gas line.

Carefully tip the grill on its back and disconnect the burner from the gas valves.

Our phone was disconnected (= turned off by the telephone company).

If you are disconnected while speaking on the telephone, the telephone connection is suddenly stopped and you can no longer continue your conversation.

a lack of connection; a failure of two things to relate:

There’s a disconnect between the public and the media.

to stop a machine or piece of equipment being connected to a supply of electricity, gas, water, etc.:

The electricity board threatened to disconnect the supply.

disconnect sth from sth Always disconnect the computer from the mains before you remove the lid.

to stop being connected to the internet:

be/get disconnected Our broadband keeps getting disconnected.

If the signal is still weak, try disconnecting from your current network and using a different wireless connection.

if you are disconnected while talking on the phone, your phone service stops working and interrupts your conversation:

If we get disconnected, I'll call you right back.

a situation in which two or more things are not connected in the way that they should be:

a disconnect between sth and sth The study found a disconnect between the state's social program and some people who need government assistance.