Disconnect (Verb)
Meaning 1
Pull the plug of (electrical appliances) and render inoperable; "unplug the hair dryer after using it".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- Disconnect the toaster when not in use for safety reasons.
- You need to disconnect the blender before you can open it for cleaning.
- Always disconnect the iron from the power source when you are done using it.
- Remember to disconnect the phone charger when the battery is fully charged.
- Please disconnect the vacuum cleaner after finishing the household chores.
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Meaning 2
Make disconnected, disjoin or unfasten.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- Please disconnect the wires before attempting any repairs to avoid electrical shock.
- She turned off her phone, trying to disconnect from social media for the rest of the evening.
- The mechanic worked diligently to disconnect the faulty engine from the rest of the vehicle.
- To safely remove the outdated appliance, you must disconnect it from the power source first.
- The rescuers quickly moved to disconnect the passenger train cars to search for any injured passengers.