Found 2 items, similar to Disengagement.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: disengagement disengagement n 1: the act of releasing from an attachment or connection [syn: detachment] 2: to break off a military action with an enemy [syn: fallback, pullout]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Disengagement Disengagement \Dis`en*gage"ment\, n. [Pref. dis- + engagement: cf. F. d['e]sengagement.] 1. The act of disengaging or setting free, or the state of being disengaged. [1913 Webster] It is easy to render this disengagement of caloric and light evident to the senses. --Transl. of Lavoisier. [1913 Webster] A disengagement from earthly trammels. --Sir W. Jones. [1913 Webster] 2. Freedom from engrossing occupation; leisure. [1913 Webster] Disengagement is absolutely necessary to enjoyment. --Bp. Butler. [1913 Webster]