Definition

1. Verb (Mechanical Engineering):
   • To disengage: The primary meaning of "nhả khớp" is to separate or release a mechanical connection, such as gears, a clutch, or a coupling, to stop the transmission of motion or power.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Trước khi sang số, người lái phải nhả khớp ly hợp. (Before shifting gears, the driver must disengage the clutch.)
  • Hãy nhả khớp bộ truyền động trước khi bảo trì. (Please disengage the drive coupling before maintenance.)

Advanced Usage

• "nhả khớp an toàn": safety disengagement.
  • Thiết bị có cơ chế nhả khớp an toàn tự động. (The device has an automatic safety disengagement mechanism.)

Variants and Related Words

• Ngắt khớp (v): to disconnect, to uncouple. A near-synonym often used in similar mechanical contexts.
  • Ngắt khớp động cơ khỏi máy phát điện. (Disconnect the engine from the generator.)

Synonyms

• Disengage: To detach or release a mechanical connection.
• Uncouple: To disconnect linked parts, especially in machinery or vehicles.
• Release: To let go of a locked or engaged component.

Related Technical Terms

• Ly hợp (n): clutch. The component that is often "nhả khớp" (disengaged) or "vào khớp" (engaged).
  • Nhả khớp ly hợp cho phép sang số. (Disengaging the clutch allows for gear shifting.)
• Vào khớp (v): to engage. The direct opposite action of "nhả khớp".
  • Sau khi sang số, cần vào khớp ly hợp một cách êm ái. (After shifting, engage the clutch smoothly.)