HyperDic: disengagement

English > 2 senses of the word disengagement:
NOUNactdisengagement, detachmentthe act of releasing from an attachment or connection
actdisengagement, fallback, pulloutto break off a military action with an enemy / enemy
disengagement > pronunciation
Soundsdihsihngey'jhmahnt
Rhymesabandonment ... wonderment: 671 rhymes with ahnt...
English > disengagement: 2 senses > noun 1, act
MeaningThe act of releasing from an attachment or connection.
Synonymdetachment
BroaderseparationThe act of dividing or disconnecting
Catalandesconnectar, deslligar
Verbsdisengagebecome free
disengagerelease from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles
English > disengagement: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningTo break off a military action with an enemy / enemy.
Synonymsfallback, pullout
Categorymilitary, armed forces, armed services, military machine, war machineThe military forces of a nation
Broaderretreat(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's / enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
Spanishretirada, retiro de tropas, retroceso
Catalanretirada

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