Dis/con-nēct', v. t.

v. t. [imp. & p. p. DISCONNECTED; p. pr. & vb. n. DISCONNECTING.] [Prefix dis and connect, q. v.] To dissolve the union or connection of; to separate; to sever. The commonwealth would . . . be disconnected into the dust and powder of individuality. Burke. This restriction disconnects bank paper and the precious metals. Webb. To disconnect an engine (Mach.), to remove the connecting rod.