Disconnect — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˌdis-kə-ˈnekt/ dis·con·nect

Meaning & Definition of Disconnect

Disconnect (verb)

  1. to sever the connection of or between
  2. dissociate
  3. to terminate a connection

Disconnect (noun)

  1. a lack of or a break in connection, consistency, or agreement

Disconnect (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to set or force apart

    "disconnected the two parts of the light fixture"

    similar: break up, decouple, disassociate, disjoin, disjoint, dissever, dissociate, disunite, divide, divorce, part, ramify, resolve, separate, sever, split, sunder, uncouple, unlink, unyoke
    related: break down, decompose, disassemble, disintegrate, dissolve, bifurcate, bisect, cleave, dichotomize, dissect, fractionalize, fractionate, halve, partition, quarter, segment, subdivide, trisect, fragment, fragmentate, fragmentize, break, fracture, pull, rend, rift, rip, rive, rupture, tear, cut off, insulate, isolate, seclude, segregate, sequester, detach, disengage, disentangle, unravel, untie
    opposite: join, link, unify, unite
    near: assemble, associate, blend, combine, mingle, mix, connect, couple, accumulate, agglutinate, attach, bind, cement, close, fasten, fuse, knit, stick, weld

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Disconnect

The most common words with a similar meaning to Disconnect:

break up, decouple, disassociate, disjoin, disjoint, dissever, dissociate, disunite, divide, divorce, part, ramify, resolve, separate, sever, split, sunder, uncouple, unlink, unyoke

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Disconnect

Words with the opposite meaning of Disconnect:

join, link, unify, unite

Related Words for Disconnect

break down, decompose, disassemble, disintegrate, dissolve, bifurcate, bisect, cleave, dichotomize, dissect, fractionalize, fractionate, halve, partition, quarter, segment, subdivide, trisect, fragment, fragmentate, fragmentize, break, fracture, pull, rend, rift, rip, rive, rupture, tear

Near Antonyms of Disconnect

assemble, associate, blend, combine, mingle, mix, connect, couple, accumulate, agglutinate, attach, bind, cement, close, fasten, fuse, knit, stick, weld

Word Forms of Disconnect

Inflections: disconnected, disconnecting, disconnects

Derived words: disconnection (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Disconnect

First known use: 1751t

Frequently Asked Questions about Disconnect

What does "Disconnect" mean?

"Disconnect" means to sever the connection of or between. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to sever the connection of or between.

What is another word for "Disconnect"?

Other words for "Disconnect" include break up, decouple, disassociate, disjoin, disjoint, dissever, dissociate and disunite. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Disconnect" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Disconnect"?

There are 61 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Disconnect". Common alternatives include break up, decouple, disassociate, disjoin, disjoint, dissever, dissociate, disunite, divide and divorce.

What is the opposite of "Disconnect"?

Antonyms of "Disconnect" include join, link, unify and unite. Near antonyms include assemble, associate, blend and combine.

How do you use "Disconnect" in a sentence?

Examples of "Disconnect" in a sentence: "disconnected the two parts of the light fixture".

Is "Disconnect" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Disconnect" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Disconnect"?

"Disconnect" is pronounced /ˌdis-kə-ˈnekt/ and divided into syllables as dis·con·nect.

What is the origin of the word "Disconnect"?

First known use: 1751t.