disconnect

disconnettere, scollegare

Interrompere o terminare un collegamento, per esempio una telefonata o una connessione a internet.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Come si usa: disconnect something from something (Disconnect the cable from the router.); disconnect from something (My laptop keeps disconnecting from the network.)

Sinonimi: cut off, sever

Contrari: connect

Espressioni comuni: disconnect a call, disconnect from something, disconnect the cable

scollegare, staccare

Separare un apparecchio elettrico dalla sua fonte di alimentazione.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Come si usa: disconnect something from something (Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before cleaning it.)

Sinonimi: unplug

Contrari: connect

Espressioni comuni: disconnect the power, disconnect an appliance, disconnect the battery

isolarsi, distaccarsi

Smettere di sentirsi coinvolti nei rapporti con gli altri o in ciò che accade intorno.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: disconnect from someone/something (He began to disconnect from his friends after the loss.)

Sinonimi: withdraw, detach

Contrari: engage

Espressioni comuni: disconnect from others, disconnect emotionally, disconnect from reality

discrepanza, scollamento

Differenza tra cose che dovrebbero combaciare o essere in accordo.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: disconnect between A and B (There is a disconnect between their promises and their actions.)

Sinonimi: mismatch, gap, discrepancy

Contrari: agreement

Espressioni comuni: a clear disconnect, disconnect between something, a growing disconnect

sezionatore

Interruttore che toglie l’alimentazione elettrica a una parte di un impianto.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: isolator, disconnect switch

Espressioni comuni: main disconnect, disconnect switch, electrical disconnect