1. to unfasten or disconnect something from something else
2. to remove oneself emotionally or mentally from a situation
3. to assign someone to a special duty or mission
Usage: military; formal

Examples

• Please detach the coupon from the bottom of the page.
• The trailer detached from the truck during the accident.
• She learned to detach herself from office politics.
• He tried to detach his emotions from the decision.
• The captain detached two soldiers for reconnaissance.
• The retina can detach from the back of the eye.
• You need to detach the power cord before moving the computer.