I. dis ‧ con ‧ nect 1 /ˌdɪskəˈnekt/ BrE AmE verb
[ Word Family: noun : ↑ connection , ↑ connectedness , ↑ connector ; verb : ↑ connect ≠ ↑ disconnect ; adjective : ↑ connected ≠ ↑ disconnected ≠ ↑ unconnected ]
1 . [transitive] to remove the supply of power, gas, water etc from a machine or piece of equipment OPP connect
disconnect something from something
Always disconnect the machine from the mains first.
The family agreed to disconnect her life support system.
2 . [intransitive and transitive] to separate something from the thing it is connected to, or to become separated OPP connect
disconnect from
Two freight cars disconnected from the train engine.
disconnect something from something
Disconnect part A from part D.
3 . [transitive] to officially stop supplying a service, such as water, telephone, electricity, or gas, to a house or other building OPP connect :
Eleven percent of households were disconnected for non-payment of bills.
4 . [intransitive and transitive] if you disconnect or become disconnected from your feelings, family, society etc, you no longer feel as though you belong or have a relationship with them
disconnect from
Divorced men can too easily become disconnected from their children.
5 . [transitive] to break the telephone connection between two people OPP connect
—disconnection /-ˈnekʃ ə n/ noun [uncountable and countable]
II. disconnect 2 BrE AmE noun [singular]
when two people or groups no longer understand or have a relationship with each other:
the disconnect between the ordinary public and the concerns of politicians