disengage — To withdraw or detach from involvement in something; to become disconnected or uninvolved.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: To withdraw or detach from involvement in something; to become disconnected or uninvolved.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/
Example Sentences
- My cat seems to disengage from reality when I mention the word 'bath'.
- The CEO decided to disengage from the controversial project.
- He tried to disengage from the argument, but his wife had other plans.
disengage
VERB[/ˌdɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/]
To withdraw or detach from involvement in something; to become disconnected or uninvolved.
To withdraw or detach from involvement in something; to become disconnected or uninvolved.
Disengage from the cage to reach the stage!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'désengager', meaning 'to free from a pledge or commitment'. The word literally meant to break free from an engagement or binding agreement.
Breakdown
dis- (apart/away) + en- (in/into) + gage (pledge/commitment) - essentially 'to remove from a pledge'
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My cat seems to disengage from reality when I mention the word 'bath'.”
“The CEO decided to disengage from the controversial project.”
“He tried to disengage from the argument, but his wife had other plans.”
“The soldiers were ordered to disengage from the enemy forces.”
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