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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

These 10 surprising signals could mean it’s time to disengage from the workplace.

From The Wall Street Journal

The following day, Marcos said he would "disengage" with the ICC.

From Reuters

Pitchers can only disengage from the rubber twice in each at-bat, meaning limited chances for pickoff attempts.

From Seattle Times

“At this point, we essentially are disengaging from any contact, from any communication, I guess, with the ICC.”

From Seattle Times

But it was quite the boost for what had been a quiet locker room and a disengaged home crowd of late.

From Washington Post