disconnection
/ˌdɪskəˈnekʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌdɪskəˈnekʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /¦dis+/ (ame, mw)
disconnection — noun
- disconnectionsingular
- disconnectionsplural
1. the act of cutting the link between a machine and its supply of power or data, s
the act of cutting the link between a machine and its supply of power or data, so that it stops working or communicating
Dr. Chen supervised the disconnection of the old server from the main power supply.
collocation: disconnection from [power supply]
A sudden internet disconnection during the video call made Mr. Okafor lose his presentation slides.
collocation: disconnection from [network/internet]
The technician asked everyone to save work before the planned disconnection of the office network.
- detachment
more formal, often used for physical separation of parts, not signals or data
- separation
broader in meaning, not limited to technical or power-related contexts
- connection
the act of joining a device to a power source or network
- reconnection
restoring a link after it has been broken
文法句型
disconnection from [power/supply/network]
用法筆記
The preposition 'from' typically follows the noun to specify what the device is disconnected from. This sense describes deliberate or managed equipment separation, not accidental events.
常見錯誤
2. the act of stopping the delivery of basic utilities like electricity, gas, and w
the act of stopping the delivery of basic utilities like electricity, gas, and water to a home or business, usually because the bills remain unpaid
The Hernandez family received a warning before their gas disconnection for unpaid bills.
collocation: [service] disconnection for [reason]
Mrs. Kowalski called the utility company to set up payments and avoid electricity disconnection.
collocation: avoid disconnection
After the disconnection notice arrived, the building manager paid the overdue amount that morning.
- cut-off
less formal, commonly used in everyday speech for stopping a service
- termination
more formal, often used in legal or contractual language
- reconnection
restoration of a service after it has been stopped
- restoration
formal term used by utility companies when service is turned back on
文法句型
disconnection of [service]
disconnection notice
用法筆記
Common in formal or official contexts involving utilities. The noun phrase 'disconnection notice' is a standard term used by utility companies. Distinguish from sense 1 (physical equipment separation) and sense 3 (phone call interruption) — this sense specifically concerns service termination for unpaid bills.
常見錯誤
3. a situation during a phone conversation when the connection is suddenly lost and
a situation during a phone conversation when the connection is suddenly lost and the two speakers can no longer hear each other
Lin grew frustrated with the frequent disconnection during her call to her sister in Seoul.
collocation: frequent disconnection
A thunderstorm caused a sudden disconnection as the receptionist gave the caller the address.
collocation: sudden disconnection
Each time the train entered a tunnel, the mobile call had a brief disconnection.
- dropped call
more conversational, very common in everyday usage for mobile phones
- call drop
informal, frequently used in technical support contexts
文法句型
[adjective] disconnection
disconnection during [phone call]
用法筆記
When referring to a single event, use 'a disconnection' (countable). 'There were several disconnections' is common for repeated call drops. Distinguish from sense 1 (deliberate equipment separation) and sense 2 (service termination for non-payment) — this sense refers specifically to accidental call interruptions during a conversation.
常見錯誤
4. a feeling of being apart from other people or groups, often because of differenc
a feeling of being apart from other people or groups, often because of differences in understanding, values, or life experience that make genuine communication difficult
After moving abroad, Nina felt a growing disconnection from her old friends at home.
collocation: sense/feeling of disconnection from
The survey revealed a deep disconnection between the company's management and its younger employees.
collocation: disconnection between [two groups]
Dr. Amara Osei wrote about the painful disconnection between city life and village culture.
- alienation
stronger emotional weight, often suggesting unwanted isolation and a lack of belonging
- estrangement
more formal, often used for relationships that were once close but have become distant
- detachment
can describe emotional distance but may also imply a deliberate choice to remain uninvolved
- connection
the feeling of being close to or understanding someone or something
- bond
a strong emotional link between people or groups
文法句型
sense/feeling of disconnection from [someone/something]
disconnection between [two parties]
用法筆記
The preposition 'from' follows when the focus is on one side of the separation ('disconnection from one's community'), while 'between' is used to describe a mutual gap ('disconnection between parents and teenagers'). Frequently modified by adjectives such as 'deep', 'growing', or 'painful'. Distinguish from sense 3 (phone call interruption) — this sense is about emotional or social separation, not a technical event.