Associations to the word «Disengage»

Wiktionary

DISENGAGE, noun. (fencing) A circular movement of the blade that avoids the opponent's parry
DISENGAGE, verb. (ambitransitive) To release or loosen from something that binds, holds, entangles, or interlocks; unfasten; detach; disentangle; free.

Dictionary definition

DISENGAGE, verb. Release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles; "I want to disengage myself from his influence"; "disengage the gears".
DISENGAGE, verb. Free or remove obstruction from; "free a path across the cluttered floor".
DISENGAGE, verb. Become free; "in neutral, the gears disengage".

Wise words

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