disengage
[ dis-en-geyj ]
/ ˌdɪs ɛnˈgeɪdʒ /
verb (used with object), dis·en·gaged, dis·en·gag·ing.
to release from attachment or connection; loosen; unfasten: to disengage a clutch.
to free (oneself) from an engagement, pledge, obligation, etc.: He accepted the invitation, but was later forced to disengage himself.
Military.
to break off action with (an enemy).
verb (used without object), dis·en·gaged, dis·en·gag·ing.
to become disengaged; free oneself.
Origin of disengage
OTHER WORDS FROM disengage
dis·en·gag·ed·ness [dis-en-gey-jid-nis, -geyjd-] /ˌdɪs ɛnˈgeɪ dʒɪd nɪs, -ˈgeɪdʒd-/, noun self-dis·en·gag·ing, adjectiveWords nearby disengage
disenchanted,
disenchantment,
disencumber,
disendow,
disenfranchise,
disengage,
disengagement,
disenroll,
disentail,
disentangle,
disenthral
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British Dictionary definitions for disengaged
disengage
/ (ˌdɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ) /
verb
to release or become released from a connection, obligation, etc
press the clutch to disengage the gears
military
to withdraw (forces) from close action
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