disengagement
Translation
withdrawal, detachment, breaking off an engagement
Examples
The army's disengagement from the area was complete.
The army's disengagement from the area was complete.
His emotional disengagement worried his family.
His emotional disengagement worried his family.
Their disengagement was announced last week.
Their disengagement was announced last week.
Grammar Patterns
disengagement ((from sth.)) withdrawal from something The disengagement from the conflict was difficult.
Similar Words
Synonyms: withdrawal, detachment, separation; Antonyms: engagement, involvement, commitment
Etymology
From the prefix 'dis-' (opposite of) + 'engagement' (involvement, a promise to marry). It means the opposite of being engaged.
Memory Tips
Think 'dis-engage': to undo an engagement, whether in battle, a relationship, or a conversation.