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detach
German → American English
American English
detach
To remove or separate something from something else.
Please detach the receipt and keep it for your records.Use **detach** when something is physically or mechanically taken off from a larger whole, like a part, label, or attachment. For emotions, English usually prefers **detach yourself** or phrases like **stay detached** rather than the verb alone.
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Frequently asked questions
What does detach mean in German?
**Detach** means **abtrennen, lösen, entfernen** depending on the context.
How do you use detach in a sentence?
You can say: **Please detach the label before washing.**
Is detach the same as separate?
Not exactly. **Detach** usually means to physically or functionally remove something from another thing.
What is the past tense of detach?
The past tense is **detached**.