as in to liberate
to set free from entanglement or difficulty
sought to disengage myself from the embarrassing situation
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More than 3 in 4 (77%) of global workers are disengaged, according to Gallup (registration required).
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Carol Leaman, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
The blade stays securely in place even if the mechanical lock is disengaged, giving users confidence against accidental openings.
—New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2024
On the other side of the coin, adults aged over 50 were more likely than usual to be disengaged during the same period.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2024
The rest, another 16%, are actively disengaged, according to a 2023 Gallup poll released earlier this year.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2024
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Carol Leaman, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
The blade stays securely in place even if the mechanical lock is disengaged, giving users confidence against accidental openings.
—New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2024
On the other side of the coin, adults aged over 50 were more likely than usual to be disengaged during the same period.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2024
The rest, another 16%, are actively disengaged, according to a 2023 Gallup poll released earlier this year.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2024
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“Disengage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disengage. Accessed 24 Oct. 2024.
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