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disengagement

[/ˌdɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt/]
nounpl: disengagements
desengajamento
1. The act of withdrawing or detaching oneself from something, such as a commitment, relationship, or situation
His disengagement from the project was sudden and unexpected.
Seu desengajamento do projeto foi súbito e inesperado.
2. The state of being disconnected or not involved; lack of interest or participation
The student's disengagement from classroom activities was concerning.
O desengajamento do aluno das atividades em sala de aula era preocupante.
3. In military context, the act of withdrawing from combat or a conflict
The military ordered a disengagement from the disputed territory.
O exército ordenou um desengajamento do território contestado.
Synonyms
withdrawaldetachmentdisconnectionuninvolvementapathy
Antonyms
engagementinvolvementcommitmentparticipationattachment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desengajamento
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
desengajamento
same as general Brazilian
São Paulo
desengajamento
same as general Brazilian
Portugal
desengajamento
formal usage; may also use 'afastamento' in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

disengage from reality
emotional disengagement
strategic disengagement
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