disengage
verb (used with object)
to release from attachment or connection; loosen; unfasten.
disengaged
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past participleof disengage.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof disengage.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
disengageverb (used with object)to release from attachment or connection; loosen; unfasten. -
a word derived from
disengage.
disengageverb (used with object)to release from attachment or connection; loosen; unfasten.
Example Sentences
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Mayra Goulart, political science professor at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, told AFP the main challenge for Lula and Flavio will be to reach "disengaged voters" who are highly likely to abstain.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
Authorities said they had “tactically disengaged while continuing to monitor the situation.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
It’s remarkable — and discouraging — how many people are disengaged from their own financial lives.
From MarketWatch ● May 11, 2026
"They just don't want to leave, they're very isolated, and they're totally disengaged."
From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2026
I disengaged myself and went to meet him.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
