disconnect

/dɪsˈkonek.t/

Definitions

1. verb

to stop or become separated from a connection or relationship, especially a telephone connection

“The internet connection started to disconnect, and I couldn’t access my emails.”

2. noun

a break or interruption in a connection or relationship

“The disconnect between the company’s promises and its actions led to a loss of customer trust.”

3. verb

to remove or delete a connection or relationship, especially from a computer system

“She disconnected her social media account to take a break from online interactions.”

4. noun

a state of being disconnected or separated, especially from a source of information or communication

“The remote area experienced a disconnect from the rest of the world due to a lack of internet access.”

Synonyms

  • break
  • disconnect
  • disengage
  • separate

Antonyms

  • connect
  • join