Associations to the word «Detach»

Wiktionary

DETACH, verb. To take apart from; to take off.
DETACH, verb. (military) To separate for a special object or use.

Dictionary definition

DETACH, verb. Cause to become detached or separated; take off; "detach the skin from the chicken before you eat it".
DETACH, verb. Separate (a small unit) from a larger, especially for a special assignment; "detach a regiment".
DETACH, verb. Come to be detached; "His retina detached and he had to be rushed into surgery".

Wise words

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John Adams