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Disengage: meaning, example and synonyms

Disengagev. To separate or withdraw from involvement, contact, or connection.

Flashcard for Disengage (verb): to separate or withdraw from involvement, contact, or connection. Example: Researchers found that students who felt their opinions were ignored began to disengage from class discussions, eventually speaking only when called upon. Synonyms: withdraw, detach, separate, pull back. Antonyms: engage, participate, connect, involve. Memory tip: dis (undo) + engage: unhook the gears and step back. Illustration: a fully clothed student sitting slightly apart from a lively group discussion at a round table, gazing out a window with arms folded.

Example

Researchers found that students who felt their opinions were ignored began to disengage from class discussions, eventually speaking only when called upon.

Part of speech
verb
Synonyms
withdraw, detach, separate, pull back
Antonyms
engage, participate, connect, involve
Memory tip
dis (undo) + engage: unhook the gears and step back.

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Question 1

As the debate turned personal, the moderator urged both candidates to ______ from the quarrel and return to the questions on economic policy.

Question 2

Engineers designed the clutch so that the driver could ______ the engine from the wheels smoothly, allowing gears to change without grinding.

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