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Meaning of disengage
The primary meaning of "disengage" is to release or detach something or someone from a connection or commitment.
Etymology of disengage
The word "disengage" originated in the 15th century from the Old French "desengager", which is a combination of "des-" (meaning "opposite of" or "removal of") and "engager" (meaning "to engage" or "to pledge")
Historically, the word was used in a military context to describe the act of releasing or withdrawing troops from a battle or engagement
Synonyms
withdraw
detach
release
separate
disconnect
uncouple
part
divide
sever
split
isolate
disconnect
disentangle
extricate
untangle
unhook
unhitch
unlink
unfasten
undo
break
terminate
cease
stop
quit
abandon
relinquish
surrender
desert
leave
depart
retire
withdraw
secede
resign
abdicate
repudiate
reject
refuse
decline
renounce
cancel
nullify
invalidate
Definitions
- To release or remove something from a state of engagement or connection
- * To stop being involved or participating in something
- * To withdraw or remove oneself from a situation or activity
Usage Examples
- The company will disengage from the partnership due to financial difficulties
- * She decided to disengage from the argument and walk away
- * The soldier was ordered to disengage from the enemy and retreat to a safe location