- to sever or interrupt the connection of or between; detach: They disconnected the telephone. We were disconnected.
- to sever or terminate a connection, as of a telephone; hang up: State your business and disconnect.
- to withdraw into one's private world: When social pressures become too great, she simply disconnects.
- an act or instance of disconnecting, especially the suspension of telephone or cable TV service for nonpayment of service charges.
- a lack of communication or agreement: There is a huge disconnect between management and employees.
- to undo or break the connection of or between (something, such as a plug and a socket)
- a lack of a connection; disconnection
