disengaged
|dis/en/gaged|
B2
/ˌdɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/
(disengage)
detached or withdrawn
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disengage' originates from French, specifically the word 'désengager,' where 'dés-' meant 'apart' and 'engager' meant 'to engage.'
Historical Evolution
'désengager' transformed into the English word 'disengage' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to release from an engagement,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to detach or withdraw.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'disengage'.
The gears were disengaged to stop the machine.
Adjective 1
not involved or interested; detached.
She felt disengaged from the conversation.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35