disconnect Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun an unbridgeable disparity (as from a failure of understanding)
disconnection; gulf.
- he felt a gulf between himself and his former friends
- there is a vast disconnect between public opinion and federal policy
verb pull the plug of (electrical appliances) and render inoperable
unplug.
- unplug the hair dryer after using it
verb make disconnected, disjoin or unfasten

imperfect & past participle Disconnected; present participle & verbal noun Disconnecting

To dissolve the union or connection of; to disunite; to sever; to separate; to disperse.
The commonwealth itself would . . . be disconnected into the dust and powder of individuality. Burke.

This restriction disconnects bank paper and the precious metals. Walsh.