disconnect

• Nom désignant l'absence de connexion, de communication ou d'accord entre deux ou plusieurs choses, personnes ou idées, ou le fait d'être déconnecté.

A noun referring to a lack of connection, communication, or agreement between two or more things, people, or ideas.

1. Lack of connectionB2formal

   A situation where there is no logical or emotional link between things or people.

   manque de connexion

   • There is a disconnect between what the company says and what it does.
   • The disconnect between the two departments caused delays.
   • She felt a disconnect from her old friends after moving away.

   Synonymesdisconnectiondivergencegapgulfmismatchriftschismseparation

   Antonymesbondconnectionlinktieunion

2. Technical interruptionB1formal

   An interruption or break in a connection, especially in telecommunications or electricity.

   Interruption technique

   • The call ended due to a sudden disconnect.
   • A power disconnect caused the system to shut down.
   • The internet disconnect lasted for several hours.

   Synonymesbreakcut offdisruptiongapinterruptionlapseoutage

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rompre une liaison ou une connexion entre deux ou plusieurs objets, ou de détacher quelque chose d'un système ou d'un réseau.

A verb used to indicate the act of breaking the connection or link between two or more things, or to detach something from a system or network.

1. Sever a connectionB1formal

   To break the connection between two things, especially electrical or communication links.

   Couper une connexion

   • Please disconnect the cable before moving the computer.
   • The phone line was disconnected due to unpaid bills.
   • He disconnected the battery to prevent a short circuit.

   Synonymesbreakcut offdetachdisengageseparateuncoupleunplug

   Antonymesattachconnectjoinlink

2. End a relationship or linkB2formal

   To separate or detach someone or something from a relationship, group, or system.

   déconnecter (sens relationnel)

   • She decided to disconnect from social media for a month.
   • The company disconnected its services from the old platform.
   • He felt disconnected from his friends after moving abroad.

   Synonymesbreak offcut offdetachdisengagedissociatedisuniteestrangeisolatepartseparatesever

   Antonymesattachconnectjoinlinkunite

3. Lose focus or awarenessB2informal

   To become mentally or emotionally detached from one's surroundings or current situation.

   Déconnecter (perdre le fil)

   • During the lecture, I completely disconnected and missed the key points.
   • She disconnected from the conversation and stared out the window.
   • He tends to disconnect when the topic gets too technical.

   Synonymescheck outdissociatedrift offswitch off