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- Dictionarydisengage/ˌdɪs(ɪ)nˈɡeɪdʒ/
verb
- 1. separate or release (someone or something) from something to which they are attached or connected: "I disengaged his hand from mine" Similar Opposite
- 2. remove (troops) from an area of conflict: "the ceasefire gave the commanders a chance to disengage their forces" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. a disengaging movement.
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[ I or T ] to become physically separated from something, or to make two things become physically separated: be disengaged from The door was disengaged from one of its hinges. [ T ] to switch off the control of something: The autopilot had been disengaged. [ T ]
The meaning of DISENGAGE is to release from something that engages or involves. How to use disengage in a sentence.
Disengage definition: to release from attachment or connection; loosen; unfasten. See examples of DISENGAGE used in a sentence.
[ I or T ] to become physically separated from something, or to make two things become physically separated: be disengaged from The door was disengaged from one of its hinges. [ T ] to switch off the control of something: The autopilot had been disengaged. [ T ]
To disengage means to "free or disentangle" yourself or some object from another person or object. No, it doesn't mean breaking off your engagement to your beloved — that's "chickening out."
verb. 1. to release or become released from a connection, obligation, etc. press the clutch to disengage the gears. 2. military. to withdraw (forces) from close action. 3. 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. Collins English Dictionary.
1. to release or become released from a connection, obligation, etc: press the clutch to disengage the gears. 2. (Military) military to withdraw (forces) from close action. 3. (Fencing) 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. ˌdisenˈgaged adj.