disassociate

UK /dɪsəˈsəʊʃieɪt/ US /dɪsəˈsəʊʃieɪt/
verb 4

Definitions

verb

1

To separate (oneself); to dissolve one's association with a person, group, or situation.

After the scandal, the political party disassociated itself from the questionable candidate.

If the whole membership disassociates, the result will be disestablishment.

2

To separate into smaller discrete units, as with analysis.

The problem is easier to understand if you disassociate the variables.

3

To separate; to disunite; to disintegrate; to dissolve.

The fibers of this nonwoven textile disassociated when I tried to wash it.

4

Alternative form of dissociate.

Your note

not saved
0 chars