Uncouple — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˌən-ˈkə-pəl/ un·cou·ple

Meaning & Definition of Uncouple

Uncouple (verb)

  1. to release (dogs) from a pair of joined collars
  2. detach, disconnect

Uncouple (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to set or force apart

    "uncoupled the two railroad cars"

    similar: break up, decouple, disassociate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissever, dissociate, disunite, divide, divorce, part, ramify, resolve, separate, sever, split, sunder, unlink, unyoke
    related: break down, decompose, disassemble, disintegrate, dissolve, bifurcate, bisect, cleave, dichotomize, dissect, fractionalize, fractionate, halve, partition, quarter, segment, subdivide, trisect, fragment, fragmentate, fragmentize, break, fracture, pull, rend, rift, rip, rive, rupture, tear, cut off, insulate, isolate, seclude, segregate, sequester, detach, disengage, disentangle, unravel, untie
    opposite: join, link, unify, unite
    near: assemble, associate, blend, combine, mingle, mix, connect, couple, accumulate, agglutinate, attach, bind, cement, close, fasten, fuse, knit, stick, weld

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Uncouple

The most common words with a similar meaning to Uncouple:

break up, decouple, disassociate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissever, dissociate, disunite, divide, divorce, part, ramify, resolve, separate, sever, split, sunder, unlink, unyoke

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Uncouple

Words with the opposite meaning of Uncouple:

join, link, unify, unite

Related Words for Uncouple

break down, decompose, disassemble, disintegrate, dissolve, bifurcate, bisect, cleave, dichotomize, dissect, fractionalize, fractionate, halve, partition, quarter, segment, subdivide, trisect, fragment, fragmentate, fragmentize, break, fracture, pull, rend, rift, rip, rive, rupture, tear

Near Antonyms of Uncouple

assemble, associate, blend, combine, mingle, mix, connect, couple, accumulate, agglutinate, attach, bind, cement, close, fasten, fuse, knit, stick, weld

Word Forms of Uncouple

Inflections: uncoupled, uncoupling, uncouples

Derived words: uncoupler (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Uncouple

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Uncouple

What does "Uncouple" mean?

"Uncouple" means to release (dogs) from a pair of joined collars. As a verb, it is defined as: to release (dogs) from a pair of joined collars.

What is another word for "Uncouple"?

Other words for "Uncouple" include break up, decouple, disassociate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissever and dissociate. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Uncouple" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Uncouple"?

There are 61 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Uncouple". Common alternatives include break up, decouple, disassociate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissever, dissociate, disunite and divide.

What is the opposite of "Uncouple"?

Antonyms of "Uncouple" include join, link, unify and unite. Near antonyms include assemble, associate, blend and combine.

How do you use "Uncouple" in a sentence?

Examples of "Uncouple" in a sentence: "uncoupled the two railroad cars".

Is "Uncouple" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Uncouple" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Uncouple"?

"Uncouple" is pronounced /ˌən-ˈkə-pəl/ and divided into syllables as un·cou·ple.

What is the origin of the word "Uncouple"?

First known use: 14th century.