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Definition disconnect in American English

disconnect verb

verb
/ˌdɪskəˈnekt/
1

to stop the supply of gas, water, or electricity, or the telephone service to a building

Example

They arrived to find that the water had been disconnected.

Synonyms and related words
cut into shut off kill alarm attach automate
2

to stop a machine or piece of equipment from being connected to a supply of electricity, water, or gas

Example

Disconnect all electrical appliances before attempting to clean them.

Synonyms and related words
alarm attach automate
3

to stop the telephone connection between two people or computers

Example

Many people complained they were disconnected before even reaching the operator.

Example

Click "Work Offline" to disconnect from the Internet.

Synonyms and related words
answer busy busy signal
Definition disconnect in American English