disengagement

• Nom désignant l'action de se détacher d'un lien ou d'un engagement, ou l'action de cesser un combat avec un adversaire.

A noun referring to the act of releasing from an attachment or connection, or the act of breaking off a military action with an enemy.

1. Release from attachmentB2formal

   The act of freeing something from a physical connection or bond.

   Détachement (action de libérer d'une attache)

   • The disengagement of the trailer from the truck took several minutes.
   • The mechanism allows for quick disengagement of the safety lock.
   • The disengagement of the clutch caused the car to roll forward.

   Synonymesdetachmentdisconnectiondisjunctionlooseningreleaseseparationunfastening

   Antonymesattachmentbondconnectioncouplingengagementlink

2. Withdrawal from conflictB2formal

   The act of ending or withdrawing from a military confrontation or battle.

   Désengagement (retrait d'un conflit)

   • The two armies agreed to a mutual disengagement.
   • The disengagement of troops from the front line was a strategic move.
   • The peace treaty called for the disengagement of all foreign forces.

   Synonymespullbackpulloutretreatwithdrawal

   Antonymesbattleclashcombatconfrontationengagement