disjoin
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dis·join
(dĭs-join′)v. dis·joined, dis·join·ing, dis·joins
v.tr.
To undo the joining of; separate.
v.intr.
To become separated.
[Middle English disjoinen, from Old French desjoindre, from Latin disiungere : dis-, dis- + iungere, to join; see join.]
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disjoin
(dɪsˈdʒɔɪn)vb
to disconnect or become disconnected; separate
disˈjoinable adj
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dis•join
(dɪsˈdʒɔɪn)v.t.
1. to undo or prevent the junction or union of; disunite; separate.
v.i. 2. to become disunited; separate.
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disjoin
Past participle: disjoined
Gerund: disjoining
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Verb | 1. | disjoin - make disjoint, separated, or disconnected; undo the joining of disunite, separate, part, divide - force, take, or pull apart; "He separated the fighting children"; "Moses parted the Red Sea" bring together, join - cause to become joined or linked; "join these two parts so that they fit together" |
2. | disjoin - become separated, disconnected or disjoint |
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