Disengage from Meaning in English

expression

US

dɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/ /ˈfɹəm

dis-in-GAYJ frum

UK

dˌɪsɛnɡˈeɪdʒ/ /fɹˈɒm

dis-eng-GAYJ FROM

Definition

To separate yourself from something or stop being involved with it. Often used when leaving a situation, activity, or connection.

Usage & Nuances

Used in both formal and informal contexts, often about emotional detachment, work, relationships, or discussions. Common collocations: "disengage from a conversation", "disengage from work", "disengage from responsibilities". It suggests a conscious effort to step back or disconnect.

• Spanish: desvincularse de - desconectarse de
• Portuguese (BR): desengajar-se de - desconectar-se de
• Portuguese (PT): desenvolver-se de - desligar-se de
• Chinese (Simplified): 脱离 - 摆脱
• Chinese (Traditional): 脫離 - 擺脫
• Hindi: से अलग होना - से दूरी बनाना
• Arabic: الانفصال عن - الابتعاد عن
• Bengali: থেকে বিচ্ছিন্ন হওয়া - থেকে সরে আসা
• Russian: отстраниться от - выйти из
• Japanese: ～から離れる - ～から手を引く
• Vietnamese: tách khỏi - rời khỏi
• Korean: 에서 벗어나다 - 와 분리되다
• Turkish: bağını koparmak - uzaklaşmak
• Urdu: سے الگ ہونا - سے کنارہ کش ہونا
• Indonesian: melepaskan diri dari - memisahkan diri dari

Example Sentences

He decided to disengage from the argument.

basic

It’s healthy to disengage from work on weekends.

basic

She wants to disengage from social media for a while.

basic

Sometimes you have to disengage from toxic people to feel better.

natural

It’s hard to disengage from habits we’ve had for years.

natural

"Let’s take a break and disengage from work for a while," he suggested.

natural