disconnect

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• Rhymes: -ɛkt

[edit] Noun

disconnect (plural disconnects)

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. (Scientology) The deliberate severing of ties with family, friends, etc. considered antagonistic towards Scientology.

[edit] Usage notes

Some object to the use of disconnect to mean "disconnection" or "a break or interruption in an existing connection, continuum, or process". Were there a noun connect in existence, disconnect might have some pedigree.

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[edit] Verb

to disconnect (third-person singular simple present disconnects, present participle disconnecting, simple past and past participle disconnected)

1. (transitive) To sever or interrupt a connection.
2. (intransitive) To become detached or withdrawn.
3. (transitive) To remove the connection between an appliance and an electrical power source

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