Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

disengage

verb
/ˌdɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/
Definition
To release or detach oneself from something.
Examples
  • She decided to disengage from the conversation to avoid further conflict.
  • The engineer had to disengage the faulty component from the machine.
  • It’s important for him to disengage from work and relax during his time off.
Meaning
To remove oneself from a connection or involvement.
Synonyms
  • detach
  • separate
  • disconnect
  • remove
  • withdraw