detach
Translation
to detach, to separate, to remove
Examples
You can detach the keyboard from the screen.
You can detach the keyboard from the screen.
He tried to detach himself from the situation.
He tried to detach himself from the situation.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((from sth.)) to separate (sth.) from (sth.) You can detach the keyboard from the screen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: separate, disconnect, remove; Antonyms: attach, connect, join
Etymology
From the prefix 'de-' (apart, away) and 'attach'. Literally means to 'un-attach'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'de-attach'. Visualise taking something apart that was previously connected.