nounπShareA break or interruption in an existing connection, continuum, or process; disconnection.""The power outage caused a brief disconnect in the video call, and we had to reconnect." "communicationtechnologyelectronicscomputingsignalsystemprocesstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA switch used to isolate a portion of an electrical circuit."The electrician used the disconnect to turn off the power to the classroom's lights. "electronicsdevicemachineelectrictechnologytoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA lack of connection or accord; a mismatch."There was a disconnect between the teacher's expectations and the students' actual learning abilities. "gapconditionsituationcommunicationtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe deliberate severing of ties with family, friends, etc. considered antagonistic towards Scientology."After joining Scientology, Sarah's parents demanded a disconnect from her sister, who had publicly criticized the organization. "religionfamilyorganizationgroupsocietycommunicationattitudetoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sever or interrupt a connection."The sudden power outage disconnected the internet, preventing students from accessing their online lessons. "technologyelectronicscommunicationsignalinternetdevicetoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf a person, to become detached or withdrawn."After her argument with her best friend, she started to disconnect and spent most of her time alone in her room. "mindpersonattitudeemotiontoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove the connection between an appliance and an electrical power source."Before leaving the room, remember to disconnect the lamp from the wall outlet. "utilitytechnologyelectronicsdevicemachineelectrictoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
