1. (v. t.) To detach; to set free; to release\ from that with which anything is engaged, engrossed, involved, or entangled; to extricate; to liberate; to clear; as, to disengage one from a party, from broils and controversies, from an oath, promise, or occupation; to disengage the affections a favorite pursuit, the mind from study.

2. (v. i.) To release one's self; to become detached; to free one's self.

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