unbundle

American  

[uhn-buhn-dl] / ʌnˈbʌn dl /

verb (used with object)

unbundled, unbundling

1. to separate the charges for (related products or services usually offered as a package).

   to unbundle computer hardware and software.

2. to separate (charges for related products or services).

   to unbundle charges for telephone service.

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verb (used without object)

unbundled, unbundling

1. to set separate charges for related products or services.

unbundle British  

/ ʌnˈbʌndəl /

verb

1. (tr) computing to separate (hardware from software) for sales purposes

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Etymology

Origin of unbundle

First recorded in 1965–70; un- ² + bundle

Example Sentences

The Lakers could unbundle those picks and use them in multiple transactions to try to improve their supporting cast.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2024

A spokesperson for WizzAir said that part of its "ultra low-cost" structure allows customer to "unbundle" its products so that they only pay for what they need.

From BBC • Aug. 19, 2023

Since then, firms operating in the European Union have been required to "unbundle" or itemize charges to investors for research such as stock picks, bespoke studies and meetings with analysts.

From Reuters • Jun. 28, 2023

But competition has served to unbundle fees and push management fees lower.

From Washington Post • May 16, 2022

I think that there is a really interesting opportunity right now to unbundle those two things.

From The Verge • Apr. 12, 2022