Detach

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /dɪˈtætʃ/
• Australia IPA: /dəˈtætʃ/
• Rhymes: -ætʃ

Origin

From Old French destachier, from the same root as attach; compare French détacher and Portuguese destacar.

Full definition of detach

Verb

1. To take apart from; to take off.to detach the tag from a newly purchased garment
2. (military) To separate for a special object or use.to detach a ship from a fleet, or a company from a regiment

Antonyms

• attach

Derived terms

• detachable
• detachment