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detach

UK
/dɪˈtætʃ/
US
/dɪˈtæʧ/

Translations

detachverb
detached
Past Simple
detached
Past Participle
detaching
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈtætʃ/
US
/dɪˈtæʧ/
se détacherSens figuré : se dissocier d’une situation ou d’une émotion.
She tried to detach herself from the stressful situation at work.
Elle a essayé de se détacher de la situation stressante au travail.
He carefully detached the painting from the wall.
Il a soigneusement détaché le tableau du mur.
se détacherSens pronominal, pour un élément qui se sépare de ce à quoi il est fixé.
The hood detaches easily for cleaning.
Le capot se détache facilement pour le nettoyage.
Additional translations
détacherSens militaire ou administratif : envoyer en mission séparée.
Synonyms
disconnect
disengage
isolate
withdraw
unfasten
remove
separate
Antonyms
attach

Definitions

detachverb
To separate something from something else, especially with care.
He carefully detached the painting from the wall.
To disengage or remove oneself from a situation or emotion.
She tried to detach herself from the stressful situation at work.
To send a group of people, such as soldiers, on a special mission.
The commander decided to detach a unit to scout the area.
To become separated from something to which it is normally attached.
The hood detaches easily for cleaning.
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