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Definition of Disengagement
1. Noun. The act of releasing from an attachment or connection.
Generic synonyms: Separation
Derivative terms: Detach, Disengage, Disengage
2. Noun. To break off a military action with an enemy.
Generic synonyms: Retreat
Category relationships: Armed Forces, Armed Services, Military, Military Machine, War Machine
Derivative terms: Fall Back, Pull Out
Definition of Disengagement
1. n. The act of disengaging or setting free, or the state of being disengaged.
Definition of Disengagement
1. Noun. Release or detachment from a physical situation or other involvement. ¹
2. Noun. The separation or release of a chemical. ¹
3. Noun. (dated) Leisure; relief from responsibilities or onerous activities. ¹
4. Noun. (military politics) Withdrawal from combat, confrontation, or the assertion of influence. ¹
5. Noun. Termination of an agreement to be married. ¹
6. Noun. (fencing) A circular movement of the blade that blocks an opponent's parry. ¹
7. Noun. (medicine obstetrics) The emergence of the fetus from the birth canal. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Disengagement
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Disengagement
1. 1. The act of disengaging or setting free, or the state of being disengaged. "It is easy to render this disengagement of caloric and light evident to the senses." (Transl. Of Lavoisier) "A disengagement from earthly trammels." (Sir W. Jones) 2. Freedom from engrossing occupation; leisure. "Disengagement is absolutely necessary to enjoyment." (Bp. Butler) Origin: Pref. Dis- + engagement: cf. F. Desengagement. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)