detach

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   come to be detached

   The cord was detached from the device.

2. 2
   verb

   separate (a small unit) from a larger, especially for a special assignment

   detach a regiment

3. 3
   verb

   To take apart from; to take off.

   to detach the tag from a newly purchased garment

4. 4
   verb

   To separate for a special object or use.

   to detach a ship from a fleet, or a company from a regiment

5. 5
   verb

   To come off something.

   Now that the zipper has detached, my winter coat won't keep me very warm.

6. 6
   verb

   cause to become detached or separated

Etymology

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