Disconnecting: meaning, definitions and examples

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disconnecting

 

[หŒdษชs.kษ™หˆnษ›k.tษชล‹ ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Verb

general use

Disconnecting refers to the act of separating or breaking the connection between two things. This can involve electronic devices, components, or even personal relationships. It indicates a deliberate action to remove oneself from a situation or to stop communication.

Synonyms

detaching, dismantling, separating.

Examples of usage

  • I am disconnecting the phone to save battery.
  • He was disconnecting from unnecessary stress.
  • The technician is disconnecting the wires before repairs.
Context #2 | Verb

technology

In technology, disconnecting typically refers to the process of severing a link between devices or networks. This action often involves the removal of cables or turning off a network connection to ensure privacy or security.

Synonyms

decoupling, detaching, unplugging.

Examples of usage

  • After finishing, I will be disconnecting my laptop from the network.
  • Disconnecting the device will prevent further data loss.
  • He is disconnecting the printer from the computer.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word 'disconnecting' comes from the prefix 'dis-', meaning 'apart', and 'connect', which relates to joining things together.
  • The term began to be widely used in the early 20th century with the rise of telecommunication technologies.
  • In technology, the concept of disconnecting has evolved with the advancements in wireless communications.

Psychology

  • Disconnecting can refer to emotional detachment, where individuals may choose to withdraw from certain relationships or environments for their mental well-being.
  • Mindfulness practices often encourage periodic disconnecting from digital devices to enhance mental health and reduce stress.
  • Studies show that people who often disconnect from technology report feeling more present and engaged in their daily lives.

Technology

  • In the context of technology, disconnecting refers to removing the link between devices, such as logging off social media or turning off Wi-Fi.
  • Network engineers constantly work with systems to ensure efficient connections but also purposely create disconnections for maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Users can experience a 'Disconnect' during online gaming, which means they lost connection to the game server, impacting their gameplay.

Cultural Perspectives

  • The rise of 'digital detox' retreats reflects a cultural shift towards valuing disconnection from technology to reconnect with nature and self.
  • Globally, many cultures celebrate disconnection during holidays by promoting family gatherings without digital interruptions.
  • Disconnecting has become a popular theme in personal development, highlighting the importance of stepping away from technology to enhance personal growth and relationships.

Literature

  • Many literary works explore themes of disconnecting, portraying characters who withdraw from society to find themselves.
  • Fiction often uses disconnection as a plot device, creating tension when characters are physically or emotionally isolated.
  • Poets sometimes describe the beauty and pain of disconnecting from loved ones, capturing the core of human experience in their verses.

Translations

Translations of the word "disconnecting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desconectando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฒเค— เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช trennen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memutuskan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะบะปัŽั‡ะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozล‚ฤ…czanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆ‡ๆ–ญใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉconnexion

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desconectando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baฤŸlantฤฑyฤฑ kesme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฐ๊ฒฐ ๋Š๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุตู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odpojenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odpojenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–ญๅผ€่ฟžๆŽฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odklop

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rofna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะถั‹ั€ะฐั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ—แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ayฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desconectando

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,344, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.