disengage

/dˌɪsɛnɡˈe‍ɪd‍ʒ/

/dɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

to disengage

MAIN VERB

release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles

synonyms : withdraw

antonyms : engage

become free

antonyms : engage

free or remove obstruction from

synonyms : free

antonyms : obstruct

Examples

1. The teacher's attempts to engage the disinterested student were like talking to a brick wall - the student was unresponsive and disengaged.

2. Force coming in sideway, disengage.

3. Disengaging their colleagues.

4. Disengage my sway bar, whatever.