detach
UK: dɪˈtætʃ | US: dɪˈtætʃ
vt. to disconnect or separate something from another object or surface
vt. to remove someone from a group or situation
vt. (military) to send a group of soldiers away from the main unit
The word "detach" entered English in the 16th century from French détacher, combining the Latin prefix de- (undoing) with tachier (to fasten). It originally described physically unfastening objects (e.g., detaching a button) and later expanded to abstract separations (e.g., detaching emotions). The root tach- also appears in "attach," forming a logical pair.
Detach the form from the booklet and mail it to the address provided.
The surgeon carefully detached the tumor from the surrounding tissue.
The officer was detached to assist with the international peacekeeping mission.
She struggled to detach herself from the toxic relationship.
The robot arm can detach and reattach its tools autonomously.