disengage

/dɪsˈɛndʒɪdʒ/

Definitions

1. verb

to stop or leave a connection, relationship, or activity

“The pilot had to disengage the autopilot to manually steer the plane.”

2. noun

the act or process of stopping or leaving a connection, relationship, or activity

“The disengage from the team was amicable, but it was still difficult for everyone involved.”

3. verb

to separate or disconnect something, especially from a power source or a connection

“To avoid a short circuit, you need to disengage the cables carefully.”

Synonyms

  • disconnect
  • release
  • separate

Antonyms

  • connect
  • engage