Detaching: meaning, definitions and examples
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detaching
[ dɪˈtætʃɪŋ ]
removing attachment
Detaching refers to the process of separating or disconnecting something from a larger object or system. This action can apply to physical objects, such as taking apart components of machinery, as well as abstract concepts, like emotions or relationships. In a technical context, detaching often involves careful actions to avoid damage. Detaching may also imply a sense of independence or freedom in emotional contexts.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Detaching the battery from the car is essential for safety.
- She is learning the benefits of detaching herself from negative thoughts.
- The mechanic is detaching the engine to inspect it.
Translations
Translations of the word "detaching" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desconexão
🇮🇳 अलग करना
🇩🇪 Abtrennung
🇮🇩 melepaskan
🇺🇦 від'єднання
🇵🇱 odłączenie
🇯🇵 切り離し
🇫🇷 détachement
🇪🇸 desprendimiento
🇹🇷 ayırma
🇰🇷 분리
🇸🇦 فصل
🇨🇿 odpojení
🇸🇰 odpojenie
🇨🇳 分离
🇸🇮 odvzemanje
🇮🇸 aftengingu
🇰🇿 ажырату
🇬🇪 გამოშლის
🇦🇿 ayırma
🇲🇽 desprendimiento
Etymology
The word 'detach' originates from the French word 'détacher', which means to unfasten or separate. This French term was derived from the combination of 'de-', meaning 'from', and 'tachier', meaning 'to touch'. The earliest recorded use of the word in English dates back to the early 17th century. Initially, it was used in military contexts to refer to the act of separating troops from a larger group for strategic purposes. Over the years, the term expanded to encompass various contexts, including technology, relationships, and mental states. Today, 'detaching' is commonly used in both literal and metaphorical senses, reflecting its flexibility in the English language.