Detach: meaning, definitions and examples
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detach
[ dɪˈtætʃ ]
to separate
To disconnect or remove something from something else. To disengage or unfasten.
Synonyms
disconnect, remove, separate, unfasten
Examples of usage
- Please detach the document from the file.
- He detached himself from the group and walked away.
- The button easily detaches from the fabric.
- She detached the painting from the wall.
- The train will detach the last car before reaching the station.
to emotionally distance
To emotionally separate or withdraw from someone or something. To disassociate oneself.
Synonyms
disassociate, disengage, distance, withdraw
Examples of usage
- After the argument, she decided to detach herself from the situation.
- He found it necessary to detach from the stress of work.
- It's important to detach from negative emotions for mental well-being.
Translations
Translations of the word "detach" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desprender
🇮🇳 अलग करना
🇩🇪 lösen
🇮🇩 melepaskan
🇺🇦 від'єднувати
🇵🇱 odłączyć
🇯🇵 取り外す (torihazusu)
🇫🇷 détacher
🇪🇸 desprender
🇹🇷 ayırmak
🇰🇷 분리하다
🇸🇦 فصل
🇨🇿 odpojit
🇸🇰 odpojiť
🇨🇳 分离 (fēnlí)
🇸🇮 odklopiti
🇮🇸 aðskilja
🇰🇿 ажырату
🇬🇪 გამოყოფა
🇦🇿 ayırmaq
🇲🇽 desprender
Word origin
The word 'detach' originated in the late 16th century from the French word 'détacher', which means 'to unfasten'. It has been used in English to describe the act of separating or disconnecting something physically or emotionally. The concept of detachment has been explored in various philosophical and psychological contexts, emphasizing the importance of letting go and disengaging from attachment.
See also: detachable, detachably, detached, detachment.