to uncouple
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5.3
- verb
- /ʌnˈkʌpəl/
- If you want to change the batteries, be sure to uncouple the power source from the device.
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Watch on YouTubeThat's the goal with matrices is to uncouple them, OK.
- That's the goal with matrices is to uncouple them, OK.
- But we also know that one can uncouple associations.
- But it is possible to uncouple the bad events from the emotional system.
- So REM sleep seems to be where we uncouple the potential for emotionality between various experiences.
- You can actually uncouple the preference for particular tastes with the reward systems in the brain in a way that, for instance, would allow you to eat.
Examples
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The technician will uncouple the two sections of the train before maintenance begins.
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The two boats are now uncoupled.
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So you stay here and uncouple the car.
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Now what we have to do is uncouple the cars.
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All right, I want you to uncouple that car.
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How do you uncouple a trailer?
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We uncouple there, and then we reroute.
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Arch, take Richie back and uncouple the rest of the cars.
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He's uncoupling the cars.
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From what we've been able to ascertain, the last car uncoupled at 5:59 p.m. It traveled down this incline where it overturned.
Synonyms
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2.9
To move apart or stop being together
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3.5
To separate something so it is no longer joined, for example remove a cable or turn off power
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5.3
To stop being part of or connected to something
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2.5
To take something off where it hangs, like a coat or necklace
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4.0
To come apart from something it is connected to
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6.7
Disconnect parts that were joined so they work independently
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3.4
To open something by undoing a button or zipper
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6.1
To separate something from what it is connected to
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7.4
Separate things that are attached to each other
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6.6
To release something that is tied or fastened so it can move away
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7.0
To separate parts so they are no longer connected
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Etymology
Uncouple comes from the parts un- ('reverse') and couple ('join' or 'pair'), so picture taking two linked train cars or partners apart. That's why to uncouple something is to disconnect or separate two things that were joined.