# disengagement

/dɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt/ (US) · /dˌɪsɛnɡˈeɪdʒmənt/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/disengagement
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

the act of stopping a connection or a relationship. In medicine, it can mean a baby's head moving down into the mother's pelvis before birth.

For teachers: the act of withdrawing from a connection, relationship, or physical attachment. In obstetrics, it refers to the descent of the fetal head into the maternal pelvis during labor.

## Examples

- The doctor checked for fetal disengagement during the examination.
- The military commander ordered the disengagement of forces to allow for a peaceful transition of power in the region.
- While the political disengagement of the youth was a growing concern for the administration, the medical team focused on the physical disengagement of the fetus to ensure a safe delivery.

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