detachment

UK
/dɪˈtætʃ.mənt/
US
/dɪˈtæʧ.mənt/

Translations

detachmentnoun
detachments
pl
UK
/dɪˈtætʃ.mənt/
US
/dɪˈtæʧ.mənt/
His emotional detachment made it difficult for him to connect with others.
Его эмоциональная отстранённость затрудняла ему общение с другими.
The detachment of the branch from the tree was sudden.
Отделение ветки от дерева было внезапным.
The military detachment was sent to the border.
Военный отряд был отправлен на границу.
detachmentadjective
UK
/dɪˈtætʃ.mənt/
US
/dɪˈtætʃ.mənt/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "detachment commander"); not gradable.

Definitions

detachmentnoun
The state of being objective or aloof.
His detachment from the situation allowed him to make a fair decision.
A group of troops, ships, or aircraft sent away on a separate mission.
The detachment was sent to the front lines to reinforce the main army.
The action or process of detaching; separation.
The detachment of the trailer from the truck was completed in a few minutes.
detachmentadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a military or other unit termed a detachment.
The detachment commander filed his daily report.