detach
pronunciation
How to pronounce detach in British English:
UK [dɪˈtætʃ]
How to pronounce detach in American English:
US [dɪˈtætʃ]
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- Verb:
- cause to become detached or separated; take off
- military use: separate (a small unit) from a larger, especially for a special assignment
- come to be detached
Word Origin
- detach (v.)
- 1680s, from French détacher "to detach, untie," from Old French destachier, from des- "apart" + attachier "attach" (see attach). Related: Detached; detaching.
Antonym
Example
- 1. Than to detach south america from spain ?
- 2. Do not detach the coach from the train .
- 3. Detach adjustment pins at preselector and shift connections .
- 4. Detach and simplify and you minimize worry .
- 5. Because the connection is physical , not chemical , the charged particles can attach and detach almost instantly .