disengaging
Releasing from connection
Disengaging is the act of withdrawing or separating from something previously connected.
You might be disengaging from a conversation, a commitment, or a mechanical coupling.
The word suggests a deliberate pulling back: She found herself disengaging from the argument before it escalated.
In military contexts, disengaging means breaking contact with enemy forces.
Allowing to escape
- unlockingReleasing a secured closure
- uncouplingAct of disconnecting
- unfasteningOpening what was secured
- unhookingReleasing from a curved fastener
unlatching · disconnecting · detaching · separating · disarming · deactivating · unclasping · unbolting
Separation or emotional uninvolvement
- withdrawalAct of taking away
- distancingCreating space or separation
- disconnectingBreaking an established link
- apathyAbsence of feeling
indifference · aloofness · disinterest · unconcern · numbness · dispassion · dissociation · checking out
Removing or pulling away
- retreatingMoving back from advance
- pulling backMoving rearward or retracting
- backing awayReverse movement from something
- stepping backMoving away backward
separating · extracting · removing · pulling out · breaking away · letting go · dismounting · unseating
Removing or pulling away
- avoidingDeliberately staying clear
- distancingCreating space or separation
- retreatingMoving back from advance
- decliningDecreasing in strength
refusing · bowing out · opting out · dropping out · backing off · taking leave · recusing · abstaining
Moving back from advance
- withdrawingRemoving or pulling away
- falling backReturning to earlier position
- pulling outRemoving from within
- demobilizingReleasing military forces
standing down · ceasefire · de-escalating · redeploying · evacuating · disarming · surrendering
Employer-imposed work stoppage
- safeguardingPreventing harm or loss
- disarmingAllaying suspicion through warmth
- deactivatingRendering inoperative
- securingMaking firmly fixed
neutralizing · circuit breaker · kill switch · failsafe · interlock · cutoff · shutdown · override
releasing
Allowing to escape
- unlockingReleasing a secured closure
- uncouplingAct of disconnecting
- unfasteningOpening what was secured
unhooking · unlatching · disconnecting · detaching · separating · disarming · deactivating · unclasping · unbolting · untying
detachment
Separation or emotional uninvolvement
- withdrawalAct of taking away
- distancingCreating space or separation
- disconnectingBreaking an established link
apathy · indifference · aloofness · disinterest · unconcern · numbness · dispassion · dissociation · checking out · tuning out
withdrawing
Removing or pulling away
- retreatingMoving back from advance
- pulling backMoving rearward or retracting
- backing awayReverse movement from something
stepping back · separating · extracting · removing · pulling out · breaking away · letting go · dismounting · unseating · unplugging
withdrawing
Removing or pulling away
- avoidingDeliberately staying clear
- distancingCreating space or separation
- retreatingMoving back from advance
declining · refusing · bowing out · opting out · dropping out · backing off · taking leave · recusing · abstaining · sitting out
retreating
Moving back from advance
- withdrawingRemoving or pulling away
- falling backReturning to earlier position
- pulling outRemoving from within
demobilizing · standing down · ceasefire · de-escalating · redeploying · evacuating · disarming · surrendering
lockout
Employer-imposed work stoppage
- safeguardingPreventing harm or loss
- disarmingAllaying suspicion through warmth
- deactivatingRendering inoperative
securing · neutralizing · circuit breaker · kill switch · failsafe · interlock · cutoff · shutdown · override
- disconnectingdetaching, disconnect, detach, disconnecting, severing
- withdrawalwithdrawing, cash withdrawal, ATM withdrawal, early withdrawal, fund withdrawal
- Dogfightingdogfight, barrel roll, wingman, bandit, six o'clock
- mechanicsforce, turning, rotation, momentum, velocity
- Sitting Outbenched, sidelined, on the bench, on the sidelines, sitting idle
disengagingengaging
Pleasantly attractive, compelling attention
coupling · connecting · latching · locking · meshing
disengagingengaging
Pleasantly attractive, compelling attention
connecting · involving · participating · immersing · committing
disengagingengaging
Pleasantly attractive, compelling attention
attacking · advancing · confronting · counterattacking · pursuing
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