disconnect
verb
uk/ˌdɪskəˈnekt/ us [ T ]
to stop a machine or piece of equipment being connected to a supply of electricity, gas, water, etc.:
The electricity board threatened to disconnect the supply.
disconnect sth from sth Always disconnect the computer from the mains before you remove the lid.
[ I or T ] IT, INTERNET
to stop being connected to the internet:
be/get disconnected Our broadband keeps getting disconnected.
If the signal is still weak, try disconnecting from your current network and using a different wireless connection.
[ T ] COMMUNICATIONS
if you are disconnected while talking on the phone, your phone service stops working and interrupts your conversation:
If we get disconnected, I'll call you right back.
disconnect
noun [ C ]
uk/ˌdɪskəˈnekt/ usa situation in which two or more things are not connected in the way that they should be:
a disconnect between sth and sth The study found a disconnect between the state's social program and some people who need government assistance.