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Definition of Disengage
1. Verb. Release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles. "Disengage the gears"
Generic synonyms: Let Go, Let Go Of, Release, Relinquish
Specialized synonyms: Unlock
Derivative terms: Disengagement, Withdrawal, Withdrawer
Antonyms: Engage
2. Verb. Free or remove obstruction from. "Free a path across the cluttered floor"
Specialized synonyms: Dig Out, Unclog, Loosen Up, Unstuff, Disencumber, Disentangle, Extricate, Untangle
Antonyms: Obstruct
3. Verb. Become free. "In neutral, the gears disengage"
Specialized synonyms: Unlock, Declutch
Derivative terms: Disengagement
Antonyms: Engage
Definition of Disengage
1. v. t. To release from that with which anything is engaged, engrossed, involved, or entangled; to extricate; to detach; to set free; to liberate; to clear; as, to disengage one from a party, from broils and controversies, from an oath, promise, or occupation; to disengage the affections a favorite pursuit, the mind from study.
2. v. i. To release one's self; to become detached; to free one's self.
Definition of Disengage
1. Noun. (fencing) A circular movement of the blade that avoids the opponent's parry ¹
2. Verb. To release or loosen from something that binds, holds, entangles, or interlocks; unfasten; detach; disentangle; free. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Disengage
1. [v -GAGED, -GAGING, -GAGES]
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