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Meaning of Disengage
The primary meaning of "disengage" is to stop being involved or connected to something.
Definitions
- To stop being involved or connected to something
- * To release or remove something from a state of engagement or connection
- * To withdraw from a situation, activity, or relationship
Etymology of Disengage
The word "disengage" originates from the Old French "desengager", which is a combination of "des-" (meaning "to remove" or "to undo") and "engager" (meaning "to engage" or "to pledge")
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of releasing or removing something from a state of engagement or connection
Example Uses
- The company will disengage from the partnership due to financial constraints
- * She decided to disengage from the argument to avoid further conflict
- * The soldier was ordered to disengage from the enemy and retreat to a safe location