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separate oneself
[/ˈsɛp.ə.reɪt wʌnˈsɛlf/]
verb phrase
separar-se
1.
to move or become distant from someone or something; to withdraw or detach oneself
He decided to separate himself from the group.
Ele decidiu separar-se do grupo.
2.
to distinguish oneself as different or distinct
She managed to separate herself from her competitors through innovation.
Ela conseguiu se diferenciar de seus concorrentes através da inovação.
3.
to end a relationship or association with someone
After the scandal, he felt compelled to separate himself from his former colleagues.
Após o escândalo, ele sentiu-se obrigado a se afastar de seus antigos colegas.
NYC Slang
bounce/dip from the crew
Synonyms
distance oneself
detach oneself
disengage
withdraw
isolate oneself
dissociate oneself
Antonyms
unite with
join
attach oneself
connect with
associate with
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
separar-se
common usage, reflexive verb form
Rio de Janeiro
se afastar
colloquial alternative
São Paulo
se distanciar
formal alternative emphasizing distance
Portugal
separar-se
standard usage, same as Brazilian
Related Idioms & Phrases
go one's own way
strike out on one's own
go separate ways
draw a line in the sand
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