detach

verb

1. To take apart from; to take off.

   “to detach the tag from a newly purchased garment”

2. militaryTo separate for a special object or use.

   “to detach a ship from a fleet, or a company from a regiment”

3. To come off something.

   “Now that the zipper has detached, my winter coat won't keep me very warm.”

4. Cause to become detached or separated; take off

   “detach the skin from the chicken before you eat it”

5. Separate (a small unit) from a larger, especially for a special assignment

   “detach a regiment”