1. to unfasten or disconnect something from something else
2. to remove oneself emotionally or mentally from a situation
3. to assign someone to a special duty or mission
Usage: military; formal

Examples

• She detaches the trailer from the truck.
• The astronaut detaches the cable from the space station.
• He detaches himself from office politics.
• The therapist helps patients detach from negative thoughts.
• The commander detaches a squad for reconnaissance.
• The magnet detaches easily from the refrigerator door.
• She detaches emotionally during stressful meetings.