sever connection
Frequency: 6.88.1 per million words
To cut off a link or relationship, often in a technical or formal context.
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- The company decided to sever its connection with the controversial supplier.
- After the argument, she chose to completely sever all connections with her former friend.
- The government threatened to sever diplomatic connections if the demands were not met.
- In a desperate attempt to protect the network, they had to sever the internet connection.
- He worked hard to sever his connection to his criminal past.
- The failing system forced them to sever the power connection to prevent further damage.
- It's sometimes necessary to sever emotional connections that are harmful.
- The old factory had to sever its connection to the outdated waste disposal system.
- To ensure data security, the IT department advised users to sever any unknown connections.
- The peace treaty aimed to sever military connections between the two warring nations.