English

detach

dɪˈtætʃ, dəˈtætʃ
Meaning: to separate or remove something from something else
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: dəˈtætʃ

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base detach
3rd person singular present detaches
Present participle detaching
Past detached
Will future will detach
Going-to future going to detach
Imperative negative don't detach / do not detach

Example

You can detach the hood from the jacket if you don't need it.
You can detach the hood from the jacket if you don't need it.

Usage Notes

Often used when taking apart components that were joined or connected.

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