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uncouple

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uncouple /ˌʌnˈkʌpəl/ verb
uncouples; uncoupled; unccoupling
uncouple
/ˌʌnˈkʌpəl/
verb
uncouples; uncoupled; unccoupling
Learner's definition of UNCOUPLE
[+ object]
: to separate or disconnect (something) from something else使分开;使分离;解开
BNC: 47017 COCA: 39528

uncouple

verb

un·​cou·​ple ˌən-ˈkə-pəl How to pronounce uncouple (audio)
uncoupled; uncoupling; uncouples

transitive verb

1
: to release (dogs) from a pair of joined collars
2
: detach, disconnect
uncouple railroad cars
uncoupler noun

Example Sentences

They uncoupled the railroad cars. uncoupled the two railroad cars
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of uncouple was in the 14th century
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