detach

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de separar o desprender algo de otra cosa.

A verb used to indicate the act of separating or disconnecting something from something else.

1. Separate physicallyB1formal

   To remove or separate something from something else.

   Separar físicamente

   • He detached the trailer from the car.
   • Please detach the coupon before using it.
   • The mechanic detached the broken part from the engine.

   Sinónimosdisconnectdisengageloosenremoveseparateuncoupleunfastenunhook

   Antónimosaffixattachbindconnectfastenjoinlinksecure

2. Become emotionally distantB2formal

   To become separate or uninvolved emotionally or mentally.

   distanciarse emocionalmente

   • She learned to detach herself from negative thoughts.
   • He detached from the stressful situation to stay calm.
   • It is important to detach your personal feelings from the decision.

   Sinónimosdisengagedissociatedistanceestrangeisolateseparatewithdraw

   Antónimosattachbondcommitconnectengageinvolve