Meaning & Definition of word "Disengage"

Disengage

/dɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

1. To release or detach someone or something from a connection or engagement.
- Example: He decided to disengage the trailer from his truck before he parked it.
2. To withdraw or remove oneself from a situation, involvement, or activity.
- Example: She felt it was necessary to disengage from the heated debate.
3. To cause to become free or detached.
- Example: The mechanism will disengage once you press the button.
4. To stop participating or collaborating in an activity.
- Example: The company plans to disengage from the project due to budget cuts.

●From 'dis-' meaning 'apart, asunder' + 'engage' from Old French 'engager' meaning 'to pledge'.

disengage from the situation:

To intentionally withdraw or remove oneself from an ongoing scenario.

disengage the brakes:

To release the brakes on a vehicle.

disengage emotionally:

To emotionally detach oneself from a person or situation.

engage:

To attract or involve someone in conversation or activity.

unengage:

To reverse the act of engaging.

Meaning: To zone out

● Example Sentence: I just needed to disengage for a bit and clear my mind.

Meaning: To bail

● Example Sentence: I decided to disengage and bail on the party early.