The difference between Disconnect and Separate

When used as nouns, disconnect means a break or interruption in an existing connection, continuum, or process, whereas separate means anything that is sold by itself, especially an article of clothing.

When used as verbs, disconnect means to sever or interrupt a connection, whereas separate means to divide (a thing) into separate parts.

Separate is also adjective with the meaning: apart from (the rest).

check bellow for the other definitions of Disconnect and Separate

  1. Disconnect as a verb (transitive):

    To sever or interrupt a connection.

  2. Disconnect as a verb (intransitive):

    Of a person, to become detached or withdrawn.

  3. Disconnect as a verb (transitive):

    To remove the connection between an appliance and an electrical power source.

  1. Disconnect as a noun:

    A break or interruption in an existing connection, continuum, or process; disconnection.

  2. Disconnect as a noun:

    A switch used to isolate a portion of an electrical circuit.

  3. Disconnect as a noun:

    A lack of connection or accord; a mismatch.

    Examples:

    "There's a disconnect between what they think is happening and what is really going on."

  4. Disconnect as a noun (Scientology):

    The deliberate severing of ties with family, friends, etc. considered antagonistic towards Scientology.

  1. Separate as an adjective:

    Apart from (the rest); not connected to or attached to (anything else).

    Examples:

    "This chair can be disassembled into five separate pieces."

  2. Separate as an adjective (followed by “from”):

    Not together (with); not united (to).

    Examples:

    "I try to keep my personal life separate from work."

  1. Separate as a verb (transitive):

    To divide (a thing) into separate parts.

    Examples:

    "'Separate the articles from the headings."

  2. Separate as a verb:

    To disunite something from one thing; To disconnect.

  3. Separate as a verb (transitive):

    To cause (things or people) to be separate.

    Examples:

    "If the kids get too noisy, separate them for a few minutes."

  4. Separate as a verb (intransitive):

    To divide itself into separate pieces or substances.

    Examples:

    "The sauce will separate if you don't keep stirring."

  5. Separate as a verb (obsolete):

    To set apart; to select from among others, as for a special use or service.

  1. Separate as a noun (usually, in the plural):

    Anything that is sold by itself, especially an article of clothing.

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