Question 1 · Quick check
disengaged
CEFRB2
/dɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/
adjective · verb
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In plain English
- 01
adjective
No longer involved, interested, or connected.
- 02
adjective
Extra detailNot (socially) engaged; available, free.
Examples
The alarm system has been disengaged.
Sami disengaged the latch.
At a glance
Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 4
- Parts of speech
- 2
- Citations
- 3
Deep Dive
adjective
Extra meaningNot engaged; at leisure; free from occupation or attachment; unconnected; detached.
verb
Extra meaningsimple past and past participle of disengage
More examples
In context“Calm yourself, dear Arthur,” she said, in her low rich voice, and sniffled sweetly and gravely upon him. Then, with her disengaged hand, she put the hair lightly off his throbbing forehead.
These perused, the Major took out his pocket-book to see on what days he was disengaged, and which of these many hospitable calls he could afford to accept or decline.
‘You must come and dine with us some night. Tuesday? Are you disengaged Tuesday?’
Quick test
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Origin
adjective
From disengage + -ed.