disengage
verb (used with object)
to release from attachment or connection; loosen; unfasten.
are disengaging
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present progressiveof disengage.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Europe, the official said, finds itself alone because the Americans are disengaging with the region, meaning it must rely more on itself.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 2, 2025
“At this point, we essentially are disengaging from any contact, from any communication, I guess, with the ICC.”
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 29, 2023
Companies are disengaging from the Russian economy, shuttering their stores and pulling their products.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 9, 2022
U.S. military officials also deny that they are disengaging from Somalia, saying they will continue to monitor the country and conduct counterterrorism operations from other countries, including Kenya and Djibouti.
From Slate ● Dec. 8, 2020
And one more thing: Drawing down our troops does not mean we are disengaging from Iraq.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 24, 2010
