Pronunciation: /dɪs.ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/
verb to release or detach from something, to withdraw or remove from involvement or connection
A1 She had to disengage the safety lock before opening the door.
A2 The teacher reminded the students to disengage from their devices during class.
B1 It is important to disengage emotionally from a difficult situation in order to think clearly.
B2 The pilot had to disengage the autopilot and manually fly the plane through the storm.
C1 In order to make an objective decision, it is necessary to disengage from personal biases.
C2 The therapist helped the patient disengage from negative thought patterns and focus on positive ones instead.
formal It is important to properly disengage the machinery before performing any maintenance.
informal Make sure to disengage the clutch before shifting gears.
slang I had to disengage from that toxic friendship.
figurative She found it hard to disengage from her thoughts and focus on the task at hand.
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