Uncoupling: meaning, definitions and examples

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uncoupling

 

[ สŒnหˆkสŒplษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

general use

Uncoupling refers to the process of separating or breaking a connection between two entities, which can be physical, emotional, or mechanical. It often implies a deliberate action to facilitate independence or to end a relationship.

Synonyms

detachment, disconnection, separation

Examples of usage

  • The uncoupling of the train cars was completed smoothly.
  • Their uncoupling was a mutual decision to pursue individual goals.
  • The uncoupling of the old software system from the new one was necessary.
Context #2 | Verb

mechanical use

To uncouple means to release or separate one part from another. It is commonly used in the context of trains or machinery, where components need to be divided for maintenance or operational reasons.

Synonyms

detach, disconnect, sever

Examples of usage

  • The engineer will uncouple the train before the maintenance check.
  • Please uncouple the hoses after use.
  • They will uncouple the two systems to troubleshoot.

Translations

Translations of the word "uncoupling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desacoplamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฒเค— เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Entkopplung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemisahan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะพะบั€ะตะผะปะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odล‚ฤ…czenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆ‡ใ‚Š้›ขใ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉcouplage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desacoplamiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ayฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ„๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุตู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odpojenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odpojenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่งฃ่€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odklopitev

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aรฐskilnaรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะถั‹ั€ะฐั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒกแƒฎแƒ•แƒแƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ayฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desacoplamiento

Etymology

The term 'uncoupling' originates from the combination of the prefix 'un-', which denotes negation or reversal, and 'couple', derived from the Latin 'copula', meaning 'a bond or tie'. The concept of coupling has been historically linked to physical connections, such as in machinery and physics, as well as social or emotional relationships. Over time, 'uncoupling' has evolved to encompass a broader range of applications, reflecting the need for separation in various contexts. The use of the term has intensified in modern discourse around relationship dynamics, technology, and systems theory. In psychological discussions, uncoupling often refers to breaking unhealthy attachments or dependencies, signaling a shift towards individual growth and autonomy.