Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

desligado

adjective
de-slee-GAH-doo
Definition
disconnected or turned off; someone who is out of touch or not engaged.
Examples
  • Ele estava totalmente desligado durante a reunião.
  • Após desligar a televisão, o cômodo ficou tranquilo.
Meaning
In a literal sense, ‘desligado’ refers to something being powered off or not linked. In a figurative sense, it describes a person who is not paying attention or is distant from what is happening around them.
Synonyms
  • desconectado
  • inativo
  • afastado