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uncouple

/ˌʌnˈkʌpl/verb

उच्चारण अन्कपल

(डिब्बे आदि) अलग करना, जोड़ खोलना

Core word

verb
  1. 1

    [T] ~ sth (from sth)

    to separate two vehicles or two parts of a vehicle that are joined together, especially railway carriages

    (डिब्बे आदि) अलग करना, जोड़ खोलना

    • Two coaches were uncoupled from the train at Itarsi.
    • The engine was uncoupled and sent to the shed.

    Synonyms detach disconnect unhitch separate

    Opposite couple attach connect hitch

  2. 2

    [T] ~ sth (from sth) formal

    to separate two ideas, policies or systems that were connected

    (नीतियों, विचारों को) अलग करना

    • The new policy uncouples pensions from wage increases.
    • Economists want to uncouple economic growth from the rise in carbon emissions.

    Synonyms separate decouple divorce disconnect

    Opposite link connect