disengage from

Definitions

To withdraw or detach oneself from an activity, situation, or group.

To release or disconnect a mechanism or physical connection.

Examples

It is important to disengage from toxic relationships to protect your mental health.

The soldier was ordered to disengage from the enemy forces and retreat to the base.

I find it helpful to disengage from social media for a few hours each day to focus on my work.

Synonyms

withdraw from detach from pull out of disconnect from release extricate from remove from

Antonyms

engage with attach to connect with join commit to immerse in participate in