Detaching Meaning in English
word · lemma: detach
Definition
The act of separating something from something else, or becoming separated. It can also mean separating yourself emotionally from a situation.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in both physical (objects) and emotional contexts. Common phrases: 'detaching from reality,' 'detaching the cable.' More formal than 'taking off' or 'removing.' Not usually used for living things separating from each other.
Spanish: desprender - separarPortuguese (BR): desprendendo - separandoPortuguese (PT): desprender - separarChinese (Simplified): 拆下 - 脱离Chinese (Traditional): 拆下 - 脫離Hindi: अलग करनाArabic: فصلBengali: আলাদা করা - বিচ্ছিন্ন করাRussian: отсоединение - отделениеJapanese: 取り外すこと - 切り離すことVietnamese: tách ra - tách biệtKorean: 떼어내기 - 분리하기Turkish: ayırmak - koparmakUrdu: علیحدہ کرنا - جدا کرناIndonesian: melepaskan - memisahkan
Example Sentences
He is detaching the sticker from the window.
basic
Carefully detaching the wires prevents damage.
basic
I am detaching the page from the notebook.
basic
Sometimes, detaching from your phone helps you relax.
natural
She’s slowly detaching herself from negative thoughts.
natural
The sticker keeps detaching no matter how hard I press it down.
natural