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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

During his speech in the mosque, community leader Gamel Kheir told attendees that "we can neither totally disengage nor invite politicians for some cheap token photo opportunity".

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

Despite a 2021 agreement to disengage troops at the lake, both sides maintain a military presence there.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 25, 2025

The hunters disengage the sacks and fling them expertly to the waiting sailors.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks

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