What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
disconnect
Example
Please disconnect the printer from the computer. [disconnect: verb]
Example
The power outage caused a disconnect between the servers and the network. [disconnect: noun]
unplug
Example
Can you please unplug the lamp so I can move it? [unplug: verb]
Example
I like to unplug from technology on the weekends. [unplug: phrasal verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Disconnect is more commonly used in professional or technical settings, while unplug is more commonly used in casual conversation.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between disconnect and unplug?
Disconnect is more formal than unplug, and is commonly used in professional or technical settings.
