Disconnect

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈkəˌnɛkt/

Definitions of disconnect

noun a lack of connection or continuity

Example Sentences

A1 I feel a disconnect between my coworkers and me.

A2 There seems to be a disconnect in communication between the two departments.

B1 The disconnect between the management and employees is causing tension in the workplace.

B2 There is a noticeable disconnect in the company's values and actions.

C1 The disconnect between the government's policies and the needs of the people is becoming more apparent.

C2 The disconnect between theory and practice in this field is hindering progress.

verb to sever or interrupt the connection of something

Example Sentences

A1 I disconnect my phone from the charger when it is fully charged.

A2 The internet disconnects every time there is a power outage.

B1 It's important to disconnect from work and relax during the weekend.

B2 She decided to disconnect from social media for a month to focus on her mental health.

C1 The therapist advised him to disconnect from toxic relationships to improve his well-being.

C2 In order to fully disconnect from work, she went on a technology-free retreat in the mountains.

Examples of disconnect in a Sentence

formal There seems to be a disconnect between the company's goals and the employees' understanding of them.

informal I think there's a disconnect between what he said and what actually happened.

slang There's a total disconnect between them, they just don't get along.

figurative The disconnect between her heart and mind was causing her a lot of confusion.

Grammatical Forms of disconnect

past tense

disconnected

plural

disconnects

comparative

more disconnected

superlative

most disconnected

present tense

disconnect

future tense

will disconnect

perfect tense

has disconnected

continuous tense

is disconnecting

singular

disconnect

positive degree

disconnect

infinitive

to disconnect

gerund

disconnecting

participle

disconnected

Origin and Evolution of disconnect

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'disconnect' originated from the Latin word 'dis-' meaning apart or away, and 'connectere' meaning to fasten or join together.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the act of separating or unfastening, the word 'disconnect' has evolved to also signify a lack of connection or communication in a broader sense.