to disengage the clutch of a vehicle or machinery, to release oneself from a situation or commitment

Formal and Informal Expressions of declutch

In different contexts, you can replace 'declutch' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'disengage' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'let go, back out' is a commonplace synonym.

declutch: Explore its Definition & Usage

declutch Definition

1to disengage the clutch of a vehicle or machinery
2to release oneself from a situation or commitment

Using declutch: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "declutch" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
He declutched the gear and the car came to a stop.
Example
I had to declutch myself from that toxic relationship.
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The company decided to declutch from the project due to financial constraints.

declutch Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for declutch

disengage
unhook
detach

Antonyms for declutch

engage
attach

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Summary: declutch in Brief

The verb 'declutch' [dɪˈklʌtʃ] means to disengage the clutch of a vehicle or machinery, or to release oneself from a situation or commitment. It is often used in the context of driving or operating machinery, as well as in personal situations where one needs to detach oneself from something. Synonyms include 'disengage', 'unhook', and 'detach'.