disengaged Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles
    disengage; withdraw.
    • I want to disengage myself from his influence
    • disengage the gears
  2. verb free or remove obstruction from
    disengage; free.
    • free a path across the cluttered floor
  3. verb become free
    disengage.
    • in neutral, the gears disengage

WordNet


Dis`en*gaged" adjective
Definitions
  1. Not engaged; free from engagement; at leisure; free from occupation or care; vacant. -- Dis`en*ga"ged*ness n.

Webster 1913