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disconnection

[/ˌdɪs.kəˈnek.ʃən/]
nounfemininepl: disconnections / desconexões
desconexão
1. The act of breaking a connection or separating something that was connected
The disconnection of the power cable caused the computer to shut down.
A desconexão do cabo de energia fez o computador desligar.
2. The state of being disconnected or lacking connection
There is a disconnection between what the government says and what it does.
Há uma desconexão entre o que o governo diz e o que faz.
3. The termination of a telephone or internet service
The disconnection of her phone service was due to unpaid bills.
A desconexão do seu serviço telefônico foi devido a contas não pagas.
4. A lack of emotional or social connection
He felt a sense of disconnection from his family.
Ele sentia uma sensação de desconexão com sua família.
Synonyms
separationdetachmentseveranceruptureisolation
Antonyms
connectionattachmentlinkageunionintegration

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desconexão
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
desconexão
standard usage
São Paulo
desconexão
standard usage in business and technical contexts
Portugal
desconexão / desligação
desligação more common for service termination

Related Idioms & Phrases

disconnect from reality
a disconnect between X and Y
feel disconnected from society
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