declutches
Frees the drivetrain
Declutches is the act of disengaging a clutch, typically in a vehicle with manual transmission.
When a driver declutches, they press the clutch pedal to disconnect the engine from the drivetrain, allowing gear changes or coasting: She declutches smoothly before shifting into third.
The term appears in driving instruction and automotive contexts.
Enclosed system of cogs
- transmissionSending of information
- pedalFoot-operated lever
- flywheelRotational energy storage device
- drivetrainVehicle power transmission system
disengage · shift · torque · synchronizers · pressure plate · linkage · hydraulics · actuator
To break a connection
uncouple · unhook · loosen · unfasten · withdraw · extricate · disentangle · dislodge
To let go
- surrenderCease resistance, yield
- detachmentSeparation or emotional uninvolvement
- relinquishmentFormal giving up
- unburdeningRelieving oneself of weight
gearbox
Enclosed system of cogs
- transmissionSending of information
- pedalFoot-operated lever
- flywheelRotational energy storage device
drivetrain · disengage · shift · torque · synchronizers · pressure plate · linkage · hydraulics · actuator · friction
disconnect
To break a connection
disjoin · uncouple · unhook · loosen · unfasten · withdraw · extricate · disentangle · dislodge · part
release
To let go
- surrenderCease resistance, yield
- detachmentSeparation or emotional uninvolvement
- relinquishmentFormal giving up
unburdening · stepping back · disengagement · withdrawal · backing off
declutchesengages
Occupies or participates with
re-engages · couples · connects · clutches