to release from attachment or connection; loosen; unfasten

to disengage a clutch.

to free (oneself) from an engagement, pledge, obligation, etc.

He accepted the invitation, but was later forced to disengage himself.

Military . to break off action with (an enemy).

to become disengaged; free oneself.

verb

attach , bind , connect , engage , fasten , join , unite

verb

abstract , back off , back out , cut loose , cut out , detach , disassociate , disconnect , disentangle , disjoin , dissociate , disunite , divide , drop out , ease , extricate , liberate , loose , loosen , opt out , pull the plug , release , separate , set free , unbind , uncouple , undo , unfasten , unfix , unloose , untie , weasel out , withdraw , slip , unclasp , unloosen , disinvolve , untangle , clear , disembarrass , free , sever , wean