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disengage
[ dis-en-geyj ]
/ ˌdɪs ɛnˈgeɪdʒ /
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verb (used with object), dis·en·gaged, dis·en·gag·ing.
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), dis·en·gaged, dis·en·gag·ing.
to become disengaged; free oneself.
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OTHER WORDS FROM disengage
dis·en·gag·ed·ness [dis-en-gey-jid-nis, -geyjd-], /ˌdɪs ɛnˈgeɪ dʒɪd nɪs, -ˈgeɪdʒd-/, nounself-dis·en·gag·ing, adjectiveWords nearby disengage
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British Dictionary definitions for disengage
disengage
/ (ˌdɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ) /
verb
to release or become released from a connection, obligation, etcpress 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 of disengage
disengaged, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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