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Disengage

usgb/ˌdɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/Volume
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Physical Separation

Focuses on detaching physical objects from each other.

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After the speech, the mayor disengaged his microphone from the stand.
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Literal Use

Usually used in a very literal, concrete sense, referring to tangible things.

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The mechanic showed her how to disengage the brake system.
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Action-Oriented

Implies an active effort or action to separate things.

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Use the lever to disengage the gears before servicing the equipment.
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