disconnecting
Cutting the cord
Disconnecting is the act of breaking a connection—physical, electrical, or social.
You disconnect a cable from a device, disconnect from the internet, or disconnect from a conversation.
The word often describes the process rather than the completed action: I'm disconnecting the old wires before installing the new ones.
Figuratively, disconnecting can mean emotionally withdrawing: She's been disconnecting from her friends lately.
Removing from power source
- detachingUnfastening from attachment
- severingCutting apart completely
- separatingDividing into parts
- removingTaking something out
unhooking · disengaging · unlinking · cutting off · switching off · powering down · logging off · signing out
Removing from power source
- detachingUnfastening from attachment
- severingCutting apart completely
- uncouplingAct of disconnecting
- unlinkingSevering a connection
disjoining · unfastening · unhooking · unscrewing · unwiring · decoupling · releasing · removing
Terminating computer session
- unpluggingRemoving from power source
- digital detoxPeriod avoiding electronic devices
- airplane modeDevice state blocking wireless signals
- signing outExiting an account
deactivating · unsubscribing · muting · blocking · unfollowing · unwiring
Dividing into parts
- estrangingCausing emotional separation
- drifting apartGradual loss of closeness
- breaking tiesResolving deadlocks or relationships
- cutting offSeparating by force
ghosting · distancing · unfriending · blocking · ending · parting ways · growing apart · letting go
Removing or pulling away
- detachingUnfastening from attachment
- distancingCreating space or separation
- numbingCausing loss of sensation
- shutting downEnding operation or activity
isolating · dissociating · checking out · tuning out · guarding · walling off · pulling away · retreating
Connecting to earth
- centeringPositioning at midpoint
- releasingAllowing to escape
- letting goReleasing one's grasp
- surrenderingCeasing to resist
detachment · non-attachment · renunciation · solitude · retreat · silence · sabbath · fasting
unplugging
Removing from power source
- detachingUnfastening from attachment
- severingCutting apart completely
- separatingDividing into parts
removing · unhooking · disengaging · unlinking · cutting off · switching off · powering down · logging off · signing out · shutting down
unplugging
Removing from power source
- detachingUnfastening from attachment
- severingCutting apart completely
- uncouplingAct of disconnecting
unlinking · disjoining · unfastening · unhooking · unscrewing · unwiring · decoupling · releasing · removing · unclipping
logging off
Terminating computer session
- unpluggingRemoving from power source
- digital detoxPeriod avoiding electronic devices
- airplane modeDevice state blocking wireless signals
signing out · deactivating · unsubscribing · muting · blocking · unfollowing · unwiring
separating
Dividing into parts
- estrangingCausing emotional separation
- drifting apartGradual loss of closeness
- breaking tiesResolving deadlocks or relationships
cutting off · ghosting · distancing · unfriending · blocking · ending · parting ways · growing apart · letting go · boundaries
withdrawing
Removing or pulling away
- detachingUnfastening from attachment
- distancingCreating space or separation
- numbingCausing loss of sensation
shutting down · isolating · dissociating · checking out · tuning out · guarding · walling off · pulling away · retreating · avoidance
grounding
Connecting to earth
- centeringPositioning at midpoint
- releasingAllowing to escape
- letting goReleasing one's grasp
surrendering · detachment · non-attachment · renunciation · solitude · retreat · silence · sabbath · fasting · meditation
- disconnectingdetaching, disengaging, detach, disengage, severing
- leavingdeparture, quit, walking away, withdrawing, bail
- separatingseparating, detaching, dividing, splitting, severing
- disassemblydismantling, teardown, detaching, unfastening, taking apart
- withdrawalwithdrawing, cash withdrawal, ATM withdrawal, early withdrawal, fund withdrawal
- Dissociationdissociation, depersonalization, derealization, multiple personality disorder, alter
disconnectingconnecting
Establishing a link
relating · bonding · uniting · engaging · affiliating
disconnectingconnecting
Establishing a link
logging in · signing on · going online · hooking up · plugging in