I. |dis+ verb
Etymology: dis- (I) + connect
transitive verb
: to sever the connection of or between : detach
disconnect the fuse from the bomb
: separate , disunite
disconnect church and state
intransitive verb
: to terminate a connection
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: by shortening
: disconnecting switch
III. noun
Etymology: disconnect , verb
: a lack of or a break in connection, consistency, or agreement
a disconnect between his public image and his private conduct