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dis·con·nect

disconnect

 
pronunciation:
dIs k nekt
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part of speech: verb
inflections: disconnects, disconnecting, disconnected
definition 1: to break off or stop the connection of or between.
The plumber disconnected the hose from the faucet.
antonyms:
attach, connect, fuse
similar words:
detach, separate
definition 2: to break the flow of electric current to; separate from the power source.
Please disconnect the toaster before you clean it.
antonyms:
plug in
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