detach
/dɪˈtætʃ/
verb
- To separate or remove something from something it is attached to.
- The mechanic detached the battery before working on the engine.
- You can detach the hose from the faucet by turning it counterclockwise.
- She carefully detached the old photo from the album.
- To become separated or disconnected from something.
- The handle detached from the drawer when I pulled too hard.
- The sticker detached from the window after a few days in the sun.
- The trailer detached from the truck on the highway.
- To become emotionally or mentally separate from a person, situation, or feeling.
- She learned to detach her self-worth from other people's opinions.
- It's important to detach from work stress during your vacation.
- After the argument, he tried to detach himself from the drama.
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