disengagement
Americannoun
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the act or process of disengaging or the state of being disengaged.
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freedom from obligation or occupation; leisure.
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Obstetrics. (during childbirth) the emergence of the head or the presenting part of the fetus from the vulva.
noun
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the act or process of disengaging or the state of being disengaged
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leisure; ease
Etymology
Origin of disengagement
Example Sentences
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Lauer relied on soft contact to throw a scoreless fourth inning, but he ran into some trouble in the fifth, with back-to-back singles, a sacrifice fly, a disengagement violation and PitchCom issues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
Misri said Delhi continued to support "enduring peace" and an inclusive process involving all stakeholders in Myanmar, arguing that sustained dialogue rather than disengagement offered the best chance of progress.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
It comes off loud, blustery, and overconfident, as if to signal a blasé disengagement with the incredible stakes of the moment.
From Slate ● Mar. 6, 2026
Followed in turn by recriminations, threats, guilt and further disengagement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026
I have, therefore, instructed an orderly disengagement of troops.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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