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DISCONNECT
gulf, disconnect, disconnection
(noun) an unbridgeable disparity (as from a failure of understanding); “he felt a gulf between himself and his former friends”; “there is a vast disconnect between public opinion and federal policy”
disconnect
(verb) make disconnected, disjoin or unfasten
unplug, disconnect
(verb) pull the plug of (electrical appliances) and render inoperable; “unplug the hair dryer after using it”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Verb
disconnect (third-person singular simple present disconnects, present participle disconnecting, simple past and past participle disconnected)
(transitive) To sever or interrupt a connection.
(intransitive) Of a person, to become detached or withdrawn.
(transitive) To remove the connection between an appliance and an electrical power source.
Noun
disconnect (plural disconnects)
A break or interruption in an existing connection, continuum, or process; disconnection.
A switch used to isolate a portion of an electrical circuit.
A lack of connection or accord; a mismatch.
(Scientology) The deliberate severing of ties with family, friends, etc. considered antagonistic towards Scientology.
Usage notes
• Some object to the use of disconnect to mean “disconnection” or “a break or interruption in an existing connection, continuum, or process”, noting the lack of a corresponding sense of connect.
Synonyms
• (switch): disconnector
Antonyms
• connect
Source: Wiktionary
Dis`con*nect", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Disconnected; p. pr. & vb. n. Disconnecting.]
Definition: To dissolve the union or connection of; to disunite; to sever; to separate; to disperse. The commonwealth itself would . . . be disconnected into the dust and powder of individuality. Burke. This restriction disconnects bank paper and the precious metals. Walsh.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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