become detached

Frequency: 7.080.8 per million words

To transition into a state of being separate or disconnected.

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Examples (10)

  • The rear wheel became detached from the car during the race.
  • After the accident, he became completely detached from his emotions.
  • A small component inside the machine had become detached, causing the malfunction.
  • As the debate grew more heated, she felt herself becoming strangely detached from it all.
  • If the safety latch isn't secured properly, it could become detached during operation.
  • Over the years, the writer became detached from the literary community he once led.
  • The doctor warned that the retina could become detached if the eye injury was not treated.
  • In some psychological states, a person may become detached from reality.
  • The handle is loose and feels like it's about to become detached.
  • She gradually became detached from her old group of friends after moving to a new city.