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tach
Present Participle
detaching
Past Tense
detached
Past Participle
detached
1
to remove or separate something
- She detached the document from the file for further review.
- The astronaut detached the module from the spacecraft to explore the surface of the moon.
- He carefully detached the sticker from the book cover.
- The chef detached the meat from the bone with precision.
- In order to repair the broken part, the mechanic needed to detach it from the engine.
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2
(in military) to separate a unit of the group to embark on a different mission or task
transitive
- The commander decided to detach a reconnaissance team to gather intelligence behind enemy lines.
- During the naval exercise, the admiral detached a destroyer to intercept any incoming threats.
- In response to the emergency, the general detached a medical unit to provide aid to the affected area.
- The captain detached a squad of marines to secure the perimeter while the main force advanced.
- The fleet admiral detached a submarine to shadow the enemy fleet and gather information on their movements.
3
to become separated or disconnected from something else
- The Velcro on the jacket detached easily, causing the patch to fall off.
- During the storm, one of the satellite dishes detached from the roof and crashed onto the lawn.
- As the train reached full speed, a piece of luggage detached from the overhead compartment and fell onto the aisle.
- Due to poor adhesive, the sticker detached from the wall after just a few days.
- With a gentle tug, the handle of the suitcase detached from the frame, rendering it unusable for travel.
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