disconnect

S2 W2

BrE /dɪsˈkɒn.nɛkt/ AmE /dɪsˈkɑːn.nɛkt/

verb en → es

past disconnected pp disconnected ing disconnecting

1 UNPLUG/SEPARATE [transitive] B1

to separate something from a power source or network

desconectar, separar de la electricidad o red

  • disconnect something

Collocations disconnect the phone line · disconnect a computer from the internet

  • Disconnect the printer before you move it.

    Desconecta la impresora antes de moverla.

2 END RELATIONSHIP [transitive] B2

to end a relationship or connection between people, especially in business or personal contexts

cortar relaciones con alguien, terminar una conexión

  • disconnect from somebody/something

Collocations disconnect from a friend · disconnect from social media

  • She decided to disconnect from her former colleagues.

    Ella decidió cortar relaciones con sus ex colegas.

3 STOP COMMUNICATION [transitive] B2

to stop communicating with someone or something, often temporarily

dejar de comunicarse con alguien o algo

  • disconnect from somebody/something

Collocations disconnect from a chat · disconnect from a call

  • I need to disconnect from this video call.

    Necesito desconectarme de esta videollamada.

4 STOP THINKING [transitive] C1

to stop thinking about something or someone, often temporarily

dejar de pensar en algo o alguien

  • disconnect from somebody/something

Collocations disconnect from a problem · disconnect from a situation

  • He needs to disconnect from his work stress.

    Él necesita desconectarse del estrés de su trabajo.