disengage

[dis-en-geyj] / ˌdɪs ɛnˈgeɪdʒ /

VERB

free from connection

Synonyms

STRONGEST

back off detach disconnect disentangle dissociate extricate liberate withdraw

STRONG

abstract disassociate disjoin disunite divide ease loose loosen release separate unbind uncouple undo unfasten unloose untie

WEAK

back out cut loose cut out drop out opt out pull the plug set free unfix weasel out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

attach connect couple entangle join link

STRONG

collect combine fasten gather hold keep maintain unite

WEAK

bind engage

Example Sentences

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The officer can then disengage from the pursuit while still tracking the suspect.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

As Calocane began to disengage from the NHS trust, the inquiry heard he missed a number of calls and appointments between June and August 2022.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

It also wants reparations for damages and is hoping to get U.S. forces to disengage from the region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Motin, the defence argued, had tried to alter the path of the Solong so that it would avoid the Stena Immaculate, but the automatic controls were faulty and wouldn't disengage.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

Then, when Maurice failed to disengage himself immediately, I feared that out of politeness he would ask Rosy to join us for tea.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson

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