disconnect

déconnecter, couper

Interrompre ou arrêter une liaison, comme un appel téléphonique ou une connexion internet.

En anglais simple : To break or stop a link between things, such as a phone call or internet connection.

• The call was disconnected.
• My computer disconnected from the internet.
• Can you disconnect this cable from the printer?

Comment l'utiliser : disconnect something from something (Disconnect the cable from the router.); disconnect from something (My laptop keeps disconnecting from the network.)

Synonymes : cut off, sever

Contraires : connect

Expressions courantes : disconnect a call, disconnect from something, disconnect the cable

débrancher

Séparer un appareil électrique de sa source d’alimentation.

En anglais simple : To separate an electrical device from its power supply.

• Disconnect the heater before moving it.
• She disconnected the battery before repairing the car.
• Have you disconnected the machine from the mains?

Comment l'utiliser : disconnect something from something (Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before cleaning it.)

Synonymes : unplug

Contraires : connect

Expressions courantes : disconnect the power, disconnect an appliance, disconnect the battery

se déconnecter, se replier

Cesser de se sentir impliqué dans les relations avec les autres ou dans ce qui se passe autour de soi.

En anglais simple : To stop feeling involved with other people or with what is happening around you.

• When stressed, she tends to disconnect emotionally.
• He disconnected from everyone around him.
• I sometimes disconnect from my surroundings when I feel overwhelmed.

Comment l'utiliser : disconnect from someone/something (He began to disconnect from his friends after the loss.)

Synonymes : withdraw, detach

Contraires : engage

Expressions courantes : disconnect from others, disconnect emotionally, disconnect from reality

décalage, déconnexion

Écart entre des choses qui devraient correspondre ou être en accord.

En anglais simple : A difference between things that should fit together or agree.

• There is a clear disconnect between theory and practice.
• She noticed a disconnect between prices and quality.
• The survey revealed a growing disconnect between managers and staff.

Comment l'utiliser : disconnect between A and B (There is a disconnect between their promises and their actions.)

Synonymes : mismatch, gap, discrepancy

Contraires : agreement

Expressions courantes : a clear disconnect, disconnect between something, a growing disconnect

sectionneur

Interrupteur qui coupe l’alimentation électrique d’une partie d’un système.

En anglais simple : A switch that cuts off power to part of an electrical system.

• Turn off the main disconnect.
• The electrician installed a disconnect beside the motor.
• This disconnect isolates the circuit during maintenance.

Synonymes : isolator, disconnect switch

Expressions courantes : main disconnect, disconnect switch, electrical disconnect