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Definition detach in American English

detach verb

verb
/dɪˈtætʃ/
1

to remove a part from something

Example

A leaf detached itself and fell to the ground.

Example

Two soldiers were struggling to detach the machine gun from its mount.

Synonyms and related words
separate spread out divide
1.1

to become removed from something

Example

The hood fastens to the collar with studs and detaches easily.

Synonyms and related words
unfasten undo detach
2

to send a group of soldiers to perform a special job separately from the rest of their group

Example

I proposed detaching a squadron to seize the island.

Synonyms and related words
active duty active service aggressor
Definition detach in American English