uncoupling
Pronunciation: [ʌnˈkʌpəlɪŋ]
Context: "relationship"
(noun) the process of separating things that were joined together. Imagine when two trains are connected and then one train is taken away.
Example
The uncoupling of the two trains went smoothly without any problems.
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The uncoupling of their friendship was difficult for both of them.
Example
What is the reason for the uncoupling of the two teams in the project?
Context: "relationship"
(verb) to separate or disconnect things that were joined. For example, when you unhook two pieces of a toy.
Example
She uncoupled the two parts of the toy and put them away.
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He didn't uncouple the wires correctly, so they remained connected.
Example
Can you uncouple the trains at the station?
Context: "mechanics"
(verb) to disengage or remove something from a system. Like when you disconnect a part of a machine to repair it.
Example
The technician uncoupled the faulty part to replace it with a new one.
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The machine didn't work because the parts were not uncoupled when they needed to be.
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Did you uncouple the wires before starting the repair?