Disengage - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˌdɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ|  American pronunciation of the word disengage
Brit.  |ˌdɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ|  British pronunciation of the word disengage

verb

- release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles (syn: withdraw)
I want to disengage myself from his influence
disengage the gears
- free or remove obstruction from (syn: free)
- become free
in neutral, the gears disengage

Extra examples

The two dancers moved together in a series of quick movements before disengaging and leaping apart.

Put the car in gear, and then slowly disengage the clutch while pressing on the gas pedal.

If there is a malfunction, the gears will automatically disengage.

John gently disengaged himself from his sister's tearful embrace.

The naval commander disengaged the two largest ships from the sea battle.

Sally found it difficult to disengage herself from his embrace.

Disengage the gears when you park the car.

He tapped in the code and the lock disengaged.

Too many young people disengage from learning.

I want to disengage myself from his influence

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: disengage
he/she/it: disengages
present participle: disengaging
past tense: disengaged
past participle: disengaged
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