uncouple
[ uhn-kuhp-uh l ]
/ ʌnˈkʌp əl /
verb (used with object), un·cou·pled, un·cou·pling.
to release the coupling or link between; disconnect; let go: to uncouple railroad cars.
to end (a romantic relationship or marriage): Their marriage was uncoupled by financial problems.
verb (used without object), un·cou·pled, un·cou·pling.
to become unfastened; let go: The glider uncoupled from the tow plane.
to end a romantic relationship or marriage: My sister and her boyfriend have uncoupled after ten years together.
(of a romantic relationship or marriage) to end.
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Words nearby uncouple
uncorrected, uncorroborated, uncorrupted, uncountable, uncounted, uncouple, uncourteous, uncourtly, uncouth, uncovenanted, uncover
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British Dictionary definitions for uncouple
uncouple
/ (ʌnˈkʌpəl) /
verb
to disconnect or unfasten or become disconnected or unfastened
(tr) to set loose; release
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