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disengage
[ dis-en-geyj ]
verb (used with object)
- to release from attachment or connection; loosen; unfasten:
to disengage a clutch.
- to free (oneself ) from an engagement, pledge, obligation, etc.:
He accepted the invitation, but was later forced to disengage himself.
- Military. to break off action with (an enemy).
verb (used without object)
- to become disengaged; free oneself.
disengage
/ ˌdɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ /
verb
- to release or become released from a connection, obligation, etc
press the clutch to disengage the gears
- military to withdraw (forces) from close action
- fencing to move (one's blade) from one side of an opponent's blade to another in a circular motion to bring the blade into an open line of attack
Derived Forms
- ˌdisenˈgaged, adjective
Other Words From
- dis·en·gag·ed·ness [dis-en-, gey, -jid-nis, -, geyjd, -], noun
- self-disen·gaging adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of disengage1
Example Sentences
As if that mechanical link made of wood wasn’t cool enough, he took it a step further and designed components to be disengaged individually with the flip of a switch.
Meanwhile, a double-tap switches to TalkThru mode, which lowers the volume considerably and disengages ANC so you can talk to your wife or neighbor without removing the earbuds—though they can operate with only one in.
Lastly, adherence support, detection and management of treatment failure, tracing of people who disengaged from care and support to reengage in care are all essential for prevention as well as treatment.
Some may be disengaged and not want to return simply because they don’t love school.
More than two decades after the first banner ad was sold, digital advertising has grown so competitive, and so complex, that small publishers are beginning to disengage from it.
The regional players could disengage from the great game in Central Asia.
It can disengage, but only at a terrible economic, political, and military cost.
Therefore, if you are still attached to the transitory things of this life, disengage your heart from them now.
I was prevented by company from which I could not disengage myself.
But it is possible to disengage and examine apart the two chief elements in the earliest as in the latest ideas of Godhead.
She tried to disengage herself from his arm; she trembled, heaved a deep sigh, and fell with her head on his shoulder.
But I had no desire to play a part in this pantomime, and tried to disengage myself.
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