detach
Pronunciation
Verb
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
To remove or separate something from what it was attached to.
Synonyms and antonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "_____ the receipt before returning the item."
Answer: detach
In your own words, what does "detach" mean?
To remove or separate something from what it was attached to.
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