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dis·en·gage
 disengage
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- pronunciation:
- dIs
ihn
geIj
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
disengages, disengaging, disengaged |
| definition 1: |
to release from engagement, connection, or responsibility.
- antonyms:
- attach, engage, mesh
- similar words:
- extricate
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| definition 2: |
to break off a military engagement with.
- antonyms:
- engage
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| related words: |
detach, loose, release |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to free oneself from an engagement, attachment, or responsibility.
- antonyms:
- engage
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| definition 2: |
to discontinue fighting.
The armies disengaged.- antonyms:
- engage
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| derivation: |
disengaged (adj.) |
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