destacar
1. to unfasten and separate something from something else
Please detach the coupon from the magazine.
Por favor, destaque o cupom da revista.
2. to disconnect or remove something physically
You can detach the battery from the device.
Você pode desconectar a bateria do dispositivo.
3. to separate oneself emotionally or mentally from something
It is important to detach yourself from negative emotions.
É importante se desapegar de emoções negativas.
4. to send off or dispatch a group or unit
The commander decided to detach a squad for reconnaissance.
O comandante decidiu deslocar um esquadrão para reconhecimento.
Related Idioms & Phrases
detach from reality - perder o contato com a realidade
detach oneself - se desapegar, se afastar emocionalmente
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