1 : to separate (something) from something larger [+ obj] ▪ Detach the upper part of the form and return it with your payment. ▪ During the accident the trailer was detached from the car. [no obj] ▪ The brush detaches from the vacuum cleaner for easy cleaning. — opposite attach 2 [+ obj] : to separate (yourself) from someone or something
▪ It can be difficult to detach yourself from the chaos of the situation. ▪ She has been trying to detach herself from an abusive relationship.
▪ It can be difficult to detach yourself from the chaos of the situation. ▪ She has been trying to detach herself from an abusive relationship.





