disconnect
verb (used with object)
to sever or interrupt the connection of or between; detach.
has disconnected
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present perfectof disconnect (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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There are several potential explanations for why the stock market has disconnected from GDP.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
In his letter entitled "To Those I've Hurt," he said he sometimes has "disconnected moments" that lead to poor judgment and reckless behavior, describing such instances as feeling like an out-of-body experience.
From Barron's ● Jan. 26, 2026
“Our upstream provider has disconnected our internal links citing nonpayment,” the Wlink notice said.
From Seattle Times ● May 2, 2024
“He has disconnected himself from any real property in New York, and he has no real incentive to stay in New York,” she said, suggesting he could easily flee and avoid prosecution.
From New York Times ● Dec. 11, 2019
Lidia has disconnected; she’s already out of sight.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
