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disengage

verb B2
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bağlantıyı kesmek, ayrılmak

to separate or detach oneself or something from a connection, involvement, or attachment

She disengaged from the conversation when it became too personal.

  • The mechanic disengaged the gear before the car could be lifted.
  • After the meeting, he quickly disengaged from the project to avoid extra work.
  • The astronaut had to disengage the docking mechanism carefully to avoid damage.
  • When the argument escalated, she chose to disengage and walk away calmly.
  • disengage from · bağlantıyı kesmek She decided to disengage from the heated debate.
  • disengage the clutch · debriyajı ayırmak You must disengage the clutch before shifting gears.
  • disengage from sth He chose to disengage from politics after the scandal.

sb: somebody · sth: something

similar: withdrawdetach

opposite: engageconnect

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