detach

🇺🇸 /dɪˈtætʃ/ 🇬🇧 /dɪˈtætʃ/
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verb
R

to remove or separate something from something else

You can detach the keyboard from the tablet when you don't need it.

R

to separate yourself from someone or something emotionally

It's hard to detach from strong emotions during difficult times.

R

to send a group of people away from a larger group for a special task

The commander will detach three soldiers to guard the entrance.

translation

v. to remove or separate something from something else; to separate yourself from someone or something emotionally; to send a group of people away from a larger group for a special task

Word Forms

3rd Present detaches
Past detached
Perfect detached
Progressive detaching