Disengageable: meaning, definitions and examples

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disengageable

 

[ ˌdɪs.ɪnˈɡeɪ.dʒə.bəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

ability to be disconnected or separated

Capable of being disconnected or separated; able to disengage.

Synonyms

detachable, disconnectable, separable.

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Word Description / Examples
disengageable

Used when something can be undone or released, often implying a mechanism or function. It suggests the ability to stop or detach with some effort.

  • The safety lock is disengageable for maintenance purposes.
  • This feature makes the machine's gears disengageable to avoid accidents.
detachable

Refers to parts or components that can be separated or removed easily without damage, often used in consumer products and accessories.

  • The keyboard is detachable, allowing for easy transportation.
  • The phone case comes with a detachable stand.
separable

Generally used to describe items or features that can be broken down into distinct, individual parts. It suggests potential to split but does not necessarily imply ease.

  • The sections of the book are separable for individual reading.
  • The legs of the table are separable from the top for easy transport.
disconnectable

Often used in the context of electrical or network connections that can be physically disconnected or interrupted.

  • The power supply is fully disconnectable for safety reasons.
  • The network cable is disconnectable from the main computer.

Examples of usage

  • Make sure all the cables are disengageable for easy maintenance.
  • The parts of the machine are disengageable for cleaning purposes.
  • The disengageable feature allows for quick assembly and disassembly.

Translations

Translations of the word "disengageable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desengatável

🇮🇳 अलग करने योग्य

🇩🇪 trennbar

🇮🇩 dapat dilepas

🇺🇦 роз'єднуваний

🇵🇱 rozłączalny

🇯🇵 分離可能

🇫🇷 désengageable

🇪🇸 desacoplable

🇹🇷 ayrılabilir

🇰🇷 분리 가능

🇸🇦 قابل للفصل

🇨🇿 odpojitelný

🇸🇰 odpojiteľný

🇨🇳 可分离

🇸🇮 odklopljiv

🇮🇸 aftengjanlegt

🇰🇿 ажыратылатын

🇬🇪 გამოსაყოფი

🇦🇿 ayrılabilir

🇲🇽 desacoplable

Etymology

The word 'disengageable' is a combination of the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart' or 'away', and the word 'engageable' meaning 'able to be involved or connected'. The term originated in the context of technology and machinery, referring to the ability of components or systems to be disconnected or separated for maintenance or other purposes.

See also: disengage, disengaged, disengagement, engage, engaged, engagement, engager, engaging, engagingly.