The difference between Disengage and Engage
When used as verbs, disengage means to release or loosen from something that binds, holds, entangles, or interlocks, whereas engage means to engross or hold the attention of.
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 Disengage and Engage
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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"
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Engage as a verb (transitive):
To interact socially. To engross or hold the attention of; to keep busy or occupied. To draw into conversation. To attract, to please; to fascinate or win over (someone).
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Engage as a verb:
To interact antagonistically. To enter into conflict with (an enemy). To enter into battle.
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Engage as a verb:
To interact contractually. To arrange to employ or use (a worker, a space, etc.). To guarantee or promise (to do something). To bind through legal or moral obligation (to do something, especially to marry) . To pledge, pawn (one's property); to put (something) at risk or on the line; to mortgage (houses, land).
Examples:
"They were engaged last month! They're planning to have the wedding next year."
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Engage as a verb:
To interact mechanically. To mesh or interlock (of machinery, especially a clutch). To come into gear with.
Examples:
"Whenever I engage the clutch, the car stalls out."
"The teeth of one cogwheel engage those of another."
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Engage as a verb (intransitive):
To enter into (an activity), to participate (construed with ).