uncouple

[ uhn-kuhp-uhl ]

/ ʌnˈkʌp əl /

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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.

Origin of uncouple

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

Words nearby uncouple

uncorrected, uncorroborated, uncorrupted, uncountable, uncounted, uncouple, uncourteous, uncourtly, uncouth, uncovenanted, uncover

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Example sentences from the Web for uncouple

As we near the bandits, uncouple the train, put on the brakes and stop the coaches.
The Broncho Rider Boys with Funston at Vera Cruz|Frank Fowler
The linch-pin of the parlour-car has become over-heated, and we had to uncouple the car and leave it behind.
Dr. Dumany's Wife|Mr Jkai
Andrews told his engineer to uncouple the baggage car from the box car, and then wait for him.
Stories Of Georgia|Joel Chandler Harris
But the law of New York State says that married couples shall not uncouple amicably and intelligently.
We Can't Have Everything|Rupert Hughes

I would give a signal for him to uncouple his engine and follow at full speed.
Where Strongest Tide Winds Blew|Robert McReynolds

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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单词	uncouple
释义	uncouple [ uhn-kuhp-uhl ] / ʌnˈkʌp əl / SEE SYNONYMS FOR uncouple ON THESAURUS.COM 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. Origin of uncouple 1300–50; Middle English unco(u)plen;see un-², couple Words nearby uncouple uncorrected, uncorroborated, uncorrupted, uncountable, uncounted, uncouple, uncourteous, uncourtly, uncouth, uncovenanted, uncover Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for uncouple As we near the bandits, uncouple the train, put on the brakes and stop the coaches. The Broncho Rider Boys with Funston at Vera Cruz\|Frank Fowler The linch-pin of the parlour-car has become over-heated, and we had to uncouple the car and leave it behind. Dr. Dumany's Wife\|Mr Jkai Andrews told his engineer to uncouple the baggage car from the box car, and then wait for him. Stories Of Georgia\|Joel Chandler Harris But the law of New York State says that married couples shall not uncouple amicably and intelligently. We Can't Have Everything\|Rupert Hughes I would give a signal for him to uncouple his engine and follow at full speed. Where Strongest Tide Winds Blew\|Robert McReynolds British Dictionary definitions for uncouple uncouple / (ʌnˈkʌpəl) / verb to disconnect or unfasten or become disconnected or unfastened (tr) to set loose; release Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to uncouple loosen, divide, disassociate, abstract, dissociate, disunite, sever, disconnect, unfasten, divorce, separate, isolate, sunder, disentangle, loose, disassemble, disjoin, free, dismount, segregate
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uncouple

verb (used with object), un·cou·pled, un·cou·pling.

verb (used without object), un·cou·pled, un·cou·pling.

Origin of uncouple

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Example sentences from the Web for uncouple

British Dictionary definitions for uncouple

verb

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