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disconnect from

[/ˌdɪs.kəˈnekt frəm/]
verb
desconectar de
1. to sever a physical connection between devices or systems
Please disconnect the power cable from the device.
Por favor, desconecte o cabo de energia do dispositivo.
2. to end a telephone or internet connection
The call was disconnected from the network.
A chamada foi desconectada da rede.
3. to emotionally or psychologically distance oneself from someone or something
She tried to disconnect from her toxic relationships.
Ela tentou se desconectar de seus relacionamentos tóxicos.
4. to lose awareness or understanding of reality
Some people disconnect from reality during times of stress.
Algumas pessoas se desconectam da realidade durante momentos de estresse.
NYC Slang
unplug from; ghost (in social context)
Synonyms
unplug fromdetach fromseparate fromdisengage fromcut ties with
Antonyms
connect toattach toengage withlink toplug in

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desconectar de
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
desconectar de
Standard usage, also used in informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
desconectar de
Common in both formal and casual speech
Portugal
desligar de / desconectar de
Desligar de is more traditional; desconectar de is increasingly used

Related Idioms & Phrases

disconnect from reality
disconnect from the grid
disconnect from social media
disconnect from one's roots
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