detach

//dɪˈtætʃ//
B2Frequency Level 11Neutral
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Verb

detachInfinitive
detachPresent tense
detachedPast tense
detachedPast participle
detachingPresent participle
detachesThird-person singular
1

To separate or disconnect something from something else.

Please detach the cable from the computer before moving it.

2

To remove oneself emotionally or mentally from a situation or relationship.

She learned to detach herself from the stressful situation at work.

3

(Military) To send a group of soldiers or ships away from a larger group for a special purpose.

The commander detached a small unit to guard the bridge.

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