Answer: detaching

AnswerCrossword Clue
detachingLeave or separate oneself from (a group or place)
detachingDETACH, to unfasten and separate
detachingDisengage (something or part of something) and remove it
detachingBe easily removable
detachingAvoid or put an end to any connection or association with
detachingSend (a group of soldiers or ships) on a separate mission