uncouple

[ uhn-kuhp-uhl ]
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verb (used with object),un·cou·pled, un·cou·pling.
  1. to release the coupling or link between; disconnect; let go: to uncouple railroad cars.

  2. to end (a romantic relationship or marriage): Their marriage was uncoupled by financial problems.

verb (used without object),un·cou·pled, un·cou·pling.
  1. to become unfastened; let go: The glider uncoupled from the tow plane.

  2. to end a romantic relationship or marriage: My sister and her boyfriend have uncoupled after ten years together.

  1. (of a romantic relationship or marriage) to end.

Origin of uncouple

1
1300–50; Middle English unco(u)plen;see un-2, couple

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uncouple

/ (ʌnˈkʌpəl) /


verb
  1. to disconnect or unfasten or become disconnected or unfastened

  2. (tr) to set loose; release

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