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Definitions

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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They pledged to respect each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity, while Rwanda would disengage its forces and lift "defensive measures... in defined areas in DR Congo's territory", the statement says.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 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

International pressure has been increasing on the backers of this conflict to disengage.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

It is probably time to disengage from the workplace when you:

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

“Should I . . . ?” I tried to disengage myself, to give him some room.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.