The difference between Detach and Disengage
When used as verbs, detach means to take apart from, whereas disengage means to release or loosen from something that binds, holds, entangles, or interlocks.
Disengage is also noun with the meaning: a circular movement of the blade that avoids the opponent's parry.
check bellow for the other definitions of Detach and Disengage
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Detach as a verb (transitive):
To take apart from; to take off.
Examples:
"to detach the tag from a newly purchased garment"
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Detach as a verb (transitive, military):
To separate for a special object or use.
Examples:
"to detach a ship from a fleet, or a company from a regiment"
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Detach as a verb (intransitive):
To come off something.
Examples:
"Now that the zipper has detached, my winter coat won't keep me very warm."
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Disengage as a noun (fencing):
A circular movement of the blade that avoids the opponent's parry
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Disengage as a verb (ambitransitive):
To release or loosen from something that binds, holds, entangles, or interlocks
Examples:
"synonyms: unfastdetach disentangle free"