disengage

verb
UK: /ˌdɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/
US: /ˌdɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

  1. To release or detach from something.

    1. I will disengage the safety lock now.
    2. The pilot had to disengage the autopilot system during the storm.

  2. To withdraw from an engagement, battle, or commitment.

    1. We need to disengage from this conflict.
    2. The company decided to disengage from the project due to financial concerns.

  3. To remove oneself or become emotionally detached.

    1. He tried to disengage from the argument.
    2. She found it difficult to disengage emotionally after the breakup.

Synonyms

detach extract separate release retreat withdraw disconnect
disengage noun

  1. The act of releasing or disconnecting.

    1. The disengage was done quickly.
    2. The disengage of the gears caused the machine to stop suddenly.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "disengage" in English means: To release or detach from something., To withdraw from an engagement, battle, or commitment., To remove oneself or become emotionally detached..

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

Synonyms for "disengage": detach, extract, separate, release, retreat, withdraw, disconnect.

Example usage of "disengage": "I will disengage the safety lock now.". More examples on the page.