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Loslösung — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • breakaway adj Having split off from a larger group or organization.
  • detachment noun A lack of emotional involvement; an attitude of calm distance.

Senses

Loslösung is used for these senses in English:

  • breakaway (boxing) The act of getting away from one's opponent; the separation of the boxers after a spell of infighting.
  • detachment (uncountable) The action of detaching; separation.

breakaway — full definition

  1. adj Having split off from a larger group or organization.
  2. noun A person or group that pulls ahead of the main pack, especially in cycling or racing.
  3. noun A sudden move to escape or separate from something.

detachment — full definition

  1. noun A lack of emotional involvement; an attitude of calm distance.
  2. noun A group of soldiers or vehicles sent away from the main military force for a specific task.

Related German words