disengagement
pronunciation
How to pronounce disengagement in British English:
UK [ˌdɪsɪn'ɡeɪdʒmənt]
How to pronounce disengagement in American English:
US [ˌdɪsɪn'ɡeɪdʒmənt]
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- Noun:
- the act of releasing from an attachment or connection
- to break off a military action with an enemy
Word Origin
- disengagement (n.)
- 1640s; see disengage + -ment.
Example
- 1. That said , simple disengagement from the region is not possible .
- 2. At its worst , the fog of war can involve a disengagement from reality .
- 3. Their coping strategies included using emotional or instrumental support ; self-distraction ; denial ; religion ; venting ; substance use ; self-blame ; and behavioural disengagement .
- 4. This action is followed in the coming months by disengagement from the international criminal court and other international efforts .
- 5. It remains controversial whether the purpose of ibm 's partial disengagement from its german associate was to distance the parent from the nazis or to make the subsidiary more acceptable to them .