Word
disconnection
Phoneticsdis·con·nec·tion, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌdɪskəˈnɛkʃən/
UK/dˌɪskənˈɛkʃən/
Countable & uncountable
Definition
n. a break in the link between two things, like your phone and the internet. You use it when something that was joined stops being joined.
n. a break or interruption in a physical, electronic, or social link between two entities. Often implies a prior connection that has been lost or cut off.
Examples
“The disconnection cuts our video call every evening.”
“The storm causes a brief disconnection of our power, so we light candles and wait.”
“Despite living in the same city, years of missed calls and unanswered messages deepened the emotional disconnection between the two old friends.”
Examples
simple
“The disconnection cuts our video call every evening.”
contextual
“The storm causes a brief disconnection of our power, so we light candles and wait.”
complex
“Despite living in the same city, years of missed calls and unanswered messages deepened the emotional disconnection between the two old friends.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “disconnection” in context.
Verb
01. cause disconnection
“The storm caused a disconnection of our internet service.”
verb + noun
02. disconnection lasts
“The disconnection lasted only a few minutes this morning.”
noun + verb
03. disconnection occurs
“A disconnection occurs whenever the signal becomes too weak.”
noun + verb
04. experience disconnection
“I experienced a disconnection while uploading the file.”
verb + noun
05. prevent disconnection
“Restarting the router can prevent disconnection during meetings.”
verb + noun
Adjective
06. complete disconnection
“There was a complete disconnection of power after the accident.”
adj + noun
07. frequent disconnection
“Frequent disconnection makes online gaming almost impossible.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. moment of disconnection
“At the moment of disconnection, all unsaved work was lost.”
noun + prep + noun
09. apologize for the disconnection
“The company apologized for the disconnection yesterday.”
10. cause a brief disconnection
“Maintenance work caused a brief disconnection this morning.”
11. experience a sudden disconnection
“We experienced a sudden disconnection during the video call.”
12. prevent accidental disconnection
“This cover prevents accidental disconnection of the cable.”
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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