Pronunciation: (dis"en-gāj'), [key]
—v., -gaged, -gag•ing.
1. to release from attachment or connection; loosen; unfasten: to disengage a clutch.
2. to free (oneself) from an engagement, pledge, obligation, etc.: He accepted the invitation, but was later forced to disengage himself.
3. Mil.to break off action with (an enemy).
to become disengaged; free oneself.
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