Detach (verb)

1. Separate (a thing) from something to which it is attached.
2. Remove (someone or something) from a place or position.

Origin:

Early 17th century (in the sense "disengage"): from french détacher or italian staccare, based on latin distinguere "distinguish".

Examples:

1. Detach the document from the clipboard.
2. He detached himself from the group and walked away.
3. The troops were detached to the front line.
4. The company detached a team to work on the project.
5. She detached the label from the shirt before trying it on.