disinvolve

/dɪsɪnˈvɒlv/

Definitions

1. verb

to free someone or something from a responsibility or commitment

“The company was forced to disinvolve itself from the project due to financial difficulties.”

2. verb

to withdraw from or dissociate oneself from a situation or activity

“The politician decided to disinvolve himself from the scandal to avoid further controversy.”

3. noun

the act of freeing someone or something from a responsibility or commitment

“The disinvolve of the company from the project was a difficult decision to make.”

Synonyms

  • disengage
  • withdraw

Antonyms

  • commit
  • engage