Unlink — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˌən-ˈliŋk/ un·link

Meaning & Definition of Unlink

Unlink (verb)

  1. to unfasten the links of, separate, disconnect
  2. to become detached

Unlink (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to set or force apart

    "unlinked the railroad cars"

    similar: break up, decouple, disassociate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissever, dissociate, disunite, divide, divorce, part, ramify, resolve, separate, sever, split, sunder, uncouple, 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 Unlink

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unlink:

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

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unlink

Words with the opposite meaning of Unlink:

join, link, unify, unite

Related Words for Unlink

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 Unlink

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

Word Forms of Unlink

Inflections: unlinked, unlinking, unlinks

Origin & Etymology of Unlink

First known use: 1569t

Frequently Asked Questions about Unlink

What does "Unlink" mean?

"Unlink" means to unfasten the links of, separate, disconnect. As a verb, it is defined as: to unfasten the links of, separate, disconnect.

What is another word for "Unlink"?

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

What are different ways to say "Unlink"?

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

What is the opposite of "Unlink"?

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

How do you use "Unlink" in a sentence?

Examples of "Unlink" in a sentence: "unlinked the railroad cars".

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

"Unlink" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Unlink"?

"Unlink" is pronounced /ˌən-ˈliŋk/ and divided into syllables as un·link.

What is the origin of the word "Unlink"?

First known use: 1569t.