
Disengage
Physical Separation
Focuses on detaching physical objects from each other.
After the speech, the mayor disengaged his microphone from the stand.
Literal Use
Usually used in a very literal, concrete sense, referring to tangible things.
The mechanic showed her how to disengage the brake system.
Action-Oriented
Implies an active effort or action to separate things.
Use the lever to disengage the gears before servicing the equipment.