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uncouple

verb

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Meaning

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To separate or disconnect two things that were joined together.

Example Sentence

The mechanic had to uncouple the trailer from the truck before parking it.

Usage Note

Describes the act of taking apart two things that were previously linked or attached, whether physical objects like train cars or abstract connections.