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Definition of uncouple verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

uncouple

verb
 
/ˌʌnˈkʌpl/
 
/ˌʌnˈkʌpl/
Verb Forms
present simple I / you / we / they uncouple
 
/ˌʌnˈkʌpl/
 
/ˌʌnˈkʌpl/
he / she / it uncouples
 
/ˌʌnˈkʌplz/
 
/ˌʌnˈkʌplz/
past simple uncoupled
 
/ˌʌnˈkʌpld/
 
/ˌʌnˈkʌpld/
past participle uncoupled
 
/ˌʌnˈkʌpld/
 
/ˌʌnˈkʌpld/
-ing form uncoupling
 
/ˌʌnˈkʌplɪŋ/
 
/ˌʌnˈkʌplɪŋ/
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  1. uncouple something (from something) to remove the connection between two vehicles, two parts of a train, etc.
    • To uncouple the trailer from the car, press the ‘release’ button and lift.
    Topics Transport by bus and trainc2
See uncouple in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
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