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detaches

Pronunciation: [dɪˈtætʃɪz]

Word

Context: "physical separation"

(verb) to remove something from something else. It means to make something come apart or not stick together anymore, like when you pull a sticker off a piece of paper.

Example

She carefully detaches the label from the jar.

Example

He couldn't detach the paper from the glue; it was stuck too hard.

Example

How do you detach the pieces of this puzzle?

Context: "emotional separation"

(verb) to separate yourself from emotions or feelings about a situation. This can mean that you try not to get too involved or upset about something.

Example

She learns to detach herself from the stress of work.

Example

He found it hard to detach from his feelings during the argument.

Example

How can someone detach from their emotions when they feel overwhelmed?

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