disengage

[ˌdɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ]

disengage Definition

• 1. to separate or release something from being attached or connected to something else
• 2. to stop being involved in a situation or relationship

Using disengage: Examples

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

• Example

  The pilot was forced to disengage the autopilot and take manual control of the plane.

• Example

  He tried to disengage himself from the argument.

• Example

  The company decided to disengage from the project due to financial constraints.

disengage Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for disengage

• detach
• unhook
• uncouple
• withdraw
• retreat

Antonyms for disengage

• engage
• attach
• involve
• commit
• connect

Phrases with disengage

• disengage one's attention

  to stop paying attention to something

  Example

  I need to disengage my attention from social media and focus on my studies.

• disengage oneself from someone

  to end a relationship or association with someone

  Example

  She had to disengage herself from her toxic ex-boyfriend.

• disengage the clutch

  to release the clutch pedal in a vehicle, allowing the engine to run without transmitting power to the transmission

  Example

  Before shifting gears, you need to disengage the clutch.

Origins of disengage

from Old French 'desengager', meaning 'to release from obligation'

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Summary: disengage in Brief

'Disengage' [ˌdɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ] means to separate or release something from being attached or connected to something else, or to stop being involved in a situation or relationship. Examples include 'The pilot was forced to disengage the autopilot and take manual control of the plane.' and 'He tried to disengage himself from the argument.' Phrases include 'disengage one's attention,' 'disengage oneself from someone,' and 'disengage the clutch.'