disengage
|dis-en-gage|
B2
/ˌdɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/
detached or withdrawn
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disengage' originates from the French word 'désengager', where 'dés-' meant 'apart' and 'engager' meant 'to engage'.
Historical Evolution
'désengager' transformed into the English word 'disengage' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to free from an engagement', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to release or detach oneself from an engagement or connection.
The soldiers were ordered to disengage from the enemy.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39