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disconnect vs unplug
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| disconnectverb/ˌdɪs.kəˈnekt/ | Meaning to separate something from a power supply, network or service, or to end a connection | Goes with disconnect the power | Example The call suddenly disconnected, so I had to ring her back. |
| unplugverb/ʌnˈplʌɡ/ | Meaning to pull a plug out of a socket so a machine is no longer connected to power | Goes with unplug the charger | Example I unplug my phone charger at night to save electricity. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
the power before you touch the wires.