disengage

verb

1. release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles

   verb.contact

   Examples

   I want to disengage myself from his influence.

   Disengage the gears.

   Synonyms withdraw

   Antonyms engage lock mesh operate

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. free or remove obstruction from

   verb.contact

   Synonyms free

   Antonyms block close up impede jam obstruct obturate occlude

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. become free

   verb.change

   Examples

   In neutral, the gears disengage.

   Antonyms engage

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. To release from that with which anything is engaged, engrossed, involved, or entangled; to extricate; to detach; to set free; to liberate; to clear; as, to <i>disengage</i> one from a party, from broils and controversies, from an oath, promise, or occupation; to <i>disengage</i> the affections a favorite pursuit, the mind from study.

   verb

   Source: webster1913

5. To release one's self; to become detached; to free one's self.

   verb

   Source: webster1913