Uncouple
verb
To separate or disconnect two things which were joined or combined.
The train was uncoupled from the locomotive.
Often appears as...
- uncouple the cables
- uncouple the components
verb
To bring to an end a relationship between two people.
After a year of dating, they decided to uncouple.
Often appears as...
- uncouple a relationship
- uncouple a marriage
verb
To separate or disconnect two things which were joined or combined.
The train was uncoupled from the locomotive.
Often appears as...
- uncouple the cables
- uncouple the components
verb
To bring to an end a relationship between two people.
After a year of dating, they decided to uncouple.
Often appears as...
- uncouple a relationship
- uncouple a marriage
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Separation
Often used for technical scenarios where parts are physically detached.
Please ensure you uncouple the machine parts before cleaning.
Pro Tip 2/3Action Process
Can indicate a process where careful steps must be taken to detach something safely.
To maintain safety, workers must uncouple the high-voltage wires using protective gear.
Pro Tip 3/3No Emotional Connotation
The term is neutral, without emotion, when referring to objects.
The technician will uncouple the old router from the network.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Separation
Often used for technical scenarios where parts are physically detached.
Please ensure you uncouple the machine parts before cleaning.
Pro Tip 2/3Action Process
Can indicate a process where careful steps must be taken to detach something safely.
To maintain safety, workers must uncouple the high-voltage wires using protective gear.
Pro Tip 3/3No Emotional Connotation
The term is neutral, without emotion, when referring to objects.
The technician will uncouple the old router from the network.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Separation
Often used for technical scenarios where parts are physically detached.
Please ensure you uncouple the machine parts before cleaning.
Pro Tip 2/3Action Process
Can indicate a process where careful steps must be taken to detach something safely.
To maintain safety, workers must uncouple the high-voltage wires using protective gear.
Pro Tip 3/3No Emotional Connotation
The term is neutral, without emotion, when referring to objects.
The technician will uncouple the old router from the network.
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Video examples
The difference between...
for participating in a peaceful protest. How do we uncouple this to make it nonpartisan?" Well, I mean, I think that to say the lives of black people is a Democratic declaration is simultaneously stating
Video examples
The difference between...
for participating in a peaceful protest. How do we uncouple this to make it nonpartisan?" Well, I mean, I think that to say the lives of black people is a Democratic declaration is simultaneously stating
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