B2verbtechnology
US/ˌdɪs.kəˈnekt/
UK/ˌdɪs.kəˈnekt/
to separate something from a power supply, network or service, or to end a connection
In context
Always disconnect the printer from the power before you open it.
The phone company disconnected our internet because we forgot to pay the bill.
The call suddenly disconnected, so I had to ring her back.
Words that go with disconnect
verb + noun
- disconnect the powerDisconnect the power before you touch the wires.
- disconnect the cableDisconnect the cable and wait ten seconds.
- disconnect a callThe operator disconnected the call by mistake.
verb + preposition
- disconnect from the networkThe laptop disconnects from the network every few minutes.
adverb + verb
- suddenly disconnectMy headphones suddenly disconnected during the meeting.
- accidentally disconnectI accidentally disconnected the router.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I disconnected to the Wi-Fi.Correct: I disconnected from the Wi-Fi.