disconnected

• Décrit quelque chose qui n'est pas connecté ou qui manque de cohérence logique.

Describes something that is not connected or lacks logical coherence.

1. Not connected physicallyB1formal

   Separated or detached from something; not joined.

   déconnecté physiquement

   • The cable is disconnected from the computer.
   • The two pipes are disconnected, causing a leak.
   • After the storm, the power lines were disconnected.

   Synonymescut offdetacheddisjoineddividedisolatedseparatedseveredunconnected

   Antonymesattachedconnectedjoinedlinkedunited

2. Lacking logical coherenceB2formal

   Not logically related or consistent; disjointed.

   sans lien logique / incohérent

   • His speech was disconnected and hard to follow.
   • The essay felt disconnected, jumping from one idea to another.
   • She gave a disconnected account of the events.

   Synonymesconfuseddisjointedgarbledillogicalincoherentinconsistentmuddledramblingunconnected

   Antonymescoherentconnectedconsistentlogical

3. Emotionally or socially isolatedB2informal

   Feeling separate or not involved with others.

   déconnecté, isolé socialement ou émotionnellement

   • After moving to a new city, he felt disconnected from his friends.
   • She felt disconnected from the conversation at the party.
   • Social media can make people feel more disconnected in real life.

   Synonymesaloofapartcut offdetacheddistantestrangedisolatedremovedseparatewithdrawn

   Antonymesattachedconnectedengagedintegratedinvolvedunited

• 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