B2verbtechnologyhome
US/dɪˈtætʃ/
UK/dɪˈtætʃ/
to separate something from another thing it is fixed to
In context
You can detach the hood from the jacket when it is warm.
Please detach the form at the bottom and return it to us.
After the interview, she tried to detach herself from the stress of the day.
Words that go with detach
verb + preposition
- detach something fromDetach the cable from the laptop before moving it.
verb + noun
- detach a partYou can detach a part of the handle for washing.
- detach yourselfIt is hard to detach yourself from your phone.
adverb + verb
- easily detachThe lid will easily detach if you pull it.
- carefully detachCarefully detach the stamp from the envelope.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Detach the cable off the laptop.Correct: Detach the cable from the laptop.