decoupling

British  

/ diːˈkʌplɪŋ /

noun

1. the separation of previously linked systems so that they may operate independently

2. electronics the reduction or avoidance of undesired distortion or oscillations in a circuit, caused by unwanted common coupling between two or more circuits

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Example Sentences

China’s leaders have determined that disentangling the two economies—often called “decoupling” or “derisking”—is inevitable.

From The Wall Street Journal

D.C isn’t alone in “decoupling” from the federal tax measure; dozens of states have chosen not to match federal changes on the grounds that the tax breaks will hurt their revenue.

From The Wall Street Journal

But decoupling from the United States would not be easy, fast or cheap.

From Los Angeles Times

A potential “decoupling” of Europe and U.S. tech was a hot topic of discussion among business leaders and policymakers at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, this week.

From The Wall Street Journal

For Europe, the cost of decoupling from the U.S. would go far beyond money.

From The Wall Street Journal