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disconnect

/dɪskəˈnɛkt/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A break or interruption in an existing connection, continuum, or process; disconnection.
  2. A switch used to isolate a portion of an electrical circuit.
  3. A lack of connection or accord; a mismatch.
  4. The deliberate severing of ties with family, friends, etc. considered antagonistic towards Scientology.
  5. To sever or interrupt a connection.
  6. Of a person, to become detached or withdrawn.
  7. To remove the connection between an appliance and an electrical power source.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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