disengaging Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles
   disengage; withdraw.
   
   • I want to disengage myself from his influence
   • disengage the gears
2. verb free or remove obstruction from
   disengage; free.
   
   • free a path across the cluttered floor
3. verb become free
   disengage.
   
   • in neutral, the gears disengage

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