Disconnecting: meaning, definitions and examples

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disconnecting

 

[ หŒdษชs.kษ™หˆnษ›k.tษชล‹ ]

Verb
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.

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

Etymology

The term 'disconnect' originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the prefix 'dis-', meaning 'not', and 'connect', which has its roots in the Latin 'conectere', meaning 'to bind together'. The word emphasized the action of reversing connection. Initially used to describe physical connections, particularly in electro-mechanical contexts, the term has evolved to encompass a broader meaning, extending to personal relationships and digital technology. As technology advanced, particularly with the rise of computers and the internet, 'disconnect' has taken on new significance, representing not only physical disconnection but also the emotional and social aspects of detaching from devices or networks.

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.