disengagement
Translation
disengagement, withdrawal
Examples
His disengagement from politics was surprising.
His disengagement from politics was surprising.
The military disengagement was completed safely.
The military disengagement was completed safely.
Grammar Patterns
((from sth.)) the action of withdrawing from involvement in sth. His disengagement from politics was surprising.
Similar Words
Synonyms: withdrawal, detachment, apathy; Antonyms: engagement, involvement, commitment
Etymology
From 'dis-' (not, opposite of) + 'engagement' (involvement). The state of not being involved.
Memory Tips
Think 'dis-' (not) + 'engage' (to be involved in something). It means to stop being involved or to withdraw.