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Synonyms
de·tach (dĭ-tăch́)

[French détacher, from Old French destachier, des-, de-, + attachier, to attach; see attach.]

transitive verb: -tached, -tach·ing, -tach·es. 

  1. To separate or unfasten; disconnect: detach a check from the checkbook; detach burs from one's coat.
  2. To remove from association or union with something: detach a calf from its mother; detached herself from the group.
  3. To send (troops or ships, for example) on a special mission.

derivatives

de·tach́a·biĺi·ty
noun
de·tach́a·ble
adjective
de·tach́a·bly
adverb