disengagement

Word parts

dis- + engage + -ment
disengage + engagement

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˌdɪs.ɪŋˈɡeɪd͡ʒ.mənt/

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Noun

Singular disengagement

Plural disengagements

1. (uncountable) A person or group's disengagement with something is the ending of their interest or involvement with it.
   • Antonym: engagement

   His disengagement with his research after the death of his wife was noticeable.

   The majority of former athletes reacted positively to their disengagement from sport.

   The situation changed after Israel's disengagement from Gaza in 2005.

2. (countable & uncountable) The disengagement of people or things is their physical coming apart after being connected.
   • Antonym: engagement

   The increased gas is timed to match the disengagement of the clutch.

3. (uncountable) Disengagement in a battle is pulling back from or stopping participation in the battle.
   • Antonym: engagement
4. (countable) A disengagement is a breaking of engagement which is an agreement or promise to marry.
   • Antonym: engagement

Related words

• engage