uncouple

/ˈʌŋkəʊpəl, -kyʊl/

Definitions

1. verb

to come apart or separate, especially two or more things that are connected or associated

“The couple decided to uncouple their business partnership.”

2. verb

to disconnect or disengage something, especially a vehicle or a pair of things

“The driver had to uncouple the trailer from the truck.”

3. verb

to stop being in a romantic relationship with someone

“They got married but eventually decided to uncouple after a few years.”

4. verb

to disengage or separate something, especially a pair of things that are mechanically connected

“The engineer had to uncouple the two machines before maintenance.”

5. noun

the state of being disconnected or separated

“The uncouple of their marriage was amicable.”

6. noun

a separation or disconnection

“The uncouple of the two machines caused a power outage.”

Synonyms

  • disconnect
  • disengage
  • separate

Antonyms

  • connect
  • couple
  • engage