Question 1 · Quick check
detach
CEFRB2
/dɪˈtæt͡ʃ/
verb
Türkçe translations
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In plain English
- 01
verb
To separate something from the thing it is attached to.
- 02
verb
Extra detailTo come off something.
Examples
When you try to detach ivy from fences, it will bring them down.
Ziri wanted to detach the ivy from the fence.
At a glance
Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 4
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 1
- Synonyms
- 5
Deep Dive
verb
Extra meaningsTo separate for a special object or use.
To take apart from; to take off.
More examples
In contextNow that the zipper has detached, my winter coat won't keep me very warm.
to detach a ship from a fleet, or a company from a regiment
to detach the tag from a newly purchased garment
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Origin
verb
From Old French destachier, from the same root as attach; compare French détacher and Portuguese and Spanish destacar.