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disconnecting

/ˌdɪskəˈnɛktɪŋ/ /ˌdɪskəˈnɛktɪn/

Meanings
verb
To sever or interrupt a connection.

Examples :

"After the argument, Maria was disconnecting the phone so she wouldn't talk to him. "
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interrupt noun

/ˌɪntəˈɹʌpt/

An event that causes a computer or other device to temporarily cease what it was doing and attend to a condition.

"The interrupt caused the packet handler routine to run."

Illustration started

started verb

/ˈstɑːtɪd/ [ˈstɑɹɾɪd]

To begin, commence, initiate.

"The movie started at 7 PM. "

Illustration connection

connection noun

/kəˈnɛkʃən/

The act of connecting.

"The connection between the two classrooms was established by installing a new phone line. "

Illustration appliance

appliance noun

/əˈplaɪəns/

An implement, an instrument or apparatus designed (or at least used) as a means to a specific end (often specified), especially:

"The washing machine is a household appliance used for cleaning clothes. "

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finished verb

/ˈfɪnɪʃt/

To complete (something).

"Be sure to finish your homework before you go to bed!"

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friends noun

/fɹɛn(d)z/

A person other than a family member, spouse or lover whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.

"John and I have been friends ever since we were roommates at college.   Trust is important between friends.   I used to find it hard to make friends when I was shy."

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detached verb

/dɪˈtæt͡ʃt/

To take apart from; to take off.

"to detach the tag from a newly purchased garment"

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between noun

/bɪˈtwiːn/ /bəˈtwin/

A kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics.

"The seamstress used a sturdy between to create a precise, even stitch on the thick upholstery fabric. "

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electrical noun

/ɪˈlɛktɹɪkəl/

An electrical engineer.

"My brother is a talented electrical. "

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withdrawn verb

/wɪðˈdɹɔːn/

To pull (something) back, aside, or away.

"The child withdrew his hand from the hot stove. "

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argument noun

/ˈɑːɡjʊmənt/ /ˈɑɹɡjumənt/

A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason.

"My argument for staying late was that I needed extra time to finish my project. "

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toaster noun

/ˈtəʊstə/ /ˈtoʊstɚ/

One who toasts (cooks lightly by browning).

"The toaster browned the bread quickly. "