English Explanatory Dictionary

detach

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To take apart from; to take off.
  2. To separate for a special object or use.
  3. To come off something.

Pronunciation

/dɪˈtæt͡ʃ/ /dəˈtæt͡ʃ/ en-us-detach.ogg

Word forms

detach detaches detaching detached

Etymology

From Old French destachier, from the same root as attach; compare French détacher and Portuguese and Spanish destacar.

Synonyms

unfasten deadhere earmark disengage allocate fall off

Antonyms

attach

Derived words

detachability detachable detacher detachment redetach
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