detach | (verb) come to be detached | Synonyms: come away, come off |
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(verb) cause to become detached or separated; take off | - |
(verb) separate (a small unit) from a larger, especially for a special assignment | - |
detachable | (adjective) designed to be unfastened or disconnected without damage | - |
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detached | (adjective) used of buildings; standing apart from others | - |
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(adjective) being or feeling set or kept apart from others | Synonyms: isolated, separated, set-apart |
(adjective) showing lack of emotional involvement | Synonyms: degage, uninvolved |
(adjective) no longer connected or joined | Synonyms: separated |
(adjective) not fixed in position | Synonyms: free |
(adjective) lacking affection or warm feeling | Synonyms: unaffectionate, uncaring |
detachment | (noun) the act of releasing from an attachment or connection | Synonyms: disengagement |
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(noun) coming apart | Synonyms: breakup, separation |
(noun) avoiding emotional involvement | Synonyms: withdrawal |
(noun) a small unit of troops of special composition | - |
(noun) the state of being isolated or detached | Synonyms: insularism, insularity, insulation |
detail | (noun) an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole | Synonyms: item, point |
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(noun) extended treatment of particulars | - |
(noun) a temporary military unit | Synonyms: contingent |
(noun) a crew of workers selected for a particular task | - |
(noun) a small part that can be considered separately from the whole | Synonyms: item, particular |
(verb) assign to a specific task | - |
(verb) provide details for | - |
detailed | (adjective) developed or executed with care and in minute detail | Synonyms: elaborate, elaborated |
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detailing | (noun) an individualized description of a particular instance | Synonyms: particularisation, particularization |
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details | (noun) true confidential information | Synonyms: inside information |
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detain | (verb) cause to be slowed down or delayed | Synonyms: delay, hold up |
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(verb) stop or halt | Synonyms: delay, stay |
(verb) deprive of freedom; take into confinement | Synonyms: confine |
detainee | (noun) some held in custody | Synonyms: political detainee |
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detainment | (noun) a state of being confined (usually for a short time) | Synonyms: custody, detention, hold |
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