disconnecting

UK
/ˌdɪskəˈnɛktɪŋ/
US
/ˌdɪskəˈnɛktɪŋ/

Translations

disconnectingnoun
Gerund: the act or process of disconnecting.
The disconnecting of the main cable must be carried out by a qualified electrician.
La déconnexion du câble principal doit être effectuée par un électricien qualifié.
disconnectinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˌdɪskəˈnɛktɪŋ/
US
/ˌdɪskəˈnɛktɪŋ/
Used attributively or predicatively to describe something that breaks a connection or creates a sense of detachment.
The film has a strangely disconnecting effect that leaves viewers uneasy.
Le film a un effet étrangement déconnectant qui met les spectateurs mal à l'aise.
disconnectverb

disconnecting

Gerund

disconnected
Past Simple
disconnected
Past Participle
disconnecting
Gerund
UK
/ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/
US
/ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/
The technician will disconnect the power supply before starting the repairs.
Le technicien va déconnecter l'alimentation avant de commencer les réparations.

Definitions

disconnectingnoun
The act or process of disconnecting; an instance of cutting off a connection.
The disconnecting of the main cable must be carried out by a qualified electrician.
disconnectinggerund / present participle
Causing a break in connection or association.
A disconnecting switch isolates the circuit for maintenance.
Inducing a feeling of separation or detachment.
The film has a strangely disconnecting effect that leaves viewers uneasy.
disconnectverb
To sever or interrupt a connection, especially an electrical or telephone connection.
The technician will disconnect the power supply before starting the repairs.
To detach oneself emotionally or mentally from a situation or relationship.
She decided to disconnect from the stressful environment by taking a long vacation.
To stop associating or being involved with someone or something.
He chose to disconnect from social media to focus on his studies.