CEFR C1

disengagement

noun

Meaning

The process of withdrawing from an involvement, commitment, or conflict.

Examples

The company announced its disengagement from the controversial project following public outcry.
Psychologists study the emotional disengagement that can occur in long-term relationships.

Synonyms: withdrawal, detachment, secession, alienation

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disengagement (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌdɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt/

Definition

The process of withdrawing from an involvement, commitment, or conflict.

Examples

The company announced its disengagement from the controversial project following public outcry.
Psychologists study the emotional disengagement that can occur in long-term relationships.
A successful disengagement of troops from the occupied territory was a priority for the peace talks.

How to Use disengagement

disengagement from (prepositional phrase): Withdrawal or separation from something. — "Her disengagement from social media improved her mental health."

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