detach

verb
UK: /dɪˈtætʃ/
US: /dɪˈtætʃ/

  1. To remove something from something larger; to separate.

    1. Detach the cable from the TV before moving it.
    2. They had to detach the damaged carriage from the train after the accident.

  2. To become separated or to separate yourself from something.

    1. The button detached from my shirt when I reached for the door.
    2. After years of involvement, she tried to detach herself from the project.

  3. To consider something without allowing your feelings to influence you.

    1. Try to detach yourself from your emotions and look at the situation objectively.
    2. It’s hard to detach personal feelings when dealing with family matters.

Synonyms

isolate disconnect disengage unfasten separate
detach adjective

  1. Not involved or influenced by emotions or personal interest; impartial.

    1. A detached observer can often see things more clearly.
    2. The professor maintained a detached demeanor during the heated debate.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "detach" in English means: To remove something from something larger; to separate., To become separated or to separate yourself from something., To consider something without allowing your feelings to influence you..

The phonetic transcription of "detach" is /dɪˈtætʃ/ in British English and /dɪˈtætʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "detach": isolate, disconnect, disengage, unfasten, separate.

Example usage of "detach": "Detach the cable from the TV before moving it.". More examples on the page.