uncouple

[uhn-kuhp-uhl] Origin

un·cou·ple

[uhn-kuhp-uhl] verb, un·cou·pled, un·cou·pling.
verb (used with object)
1.
to release the coupling or link between; disconnect; let go: to uncouple railroad cars.
verb (used without object)
2.
to become unfastened; let go: The glider uncoupled from the tow plane.

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Origin:
1300–50; Middle English unco(u)plen; see un-2, couple
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uncouple (ʌnˈkʌpəl)
 
vb
1.  to disconnect or unfasten or become disconnected or unfastened
2.  (tr) to set loose; release

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uncouple
c.1300, from un- (2) + couple (v.). Cf. M.Du. ontcoppelen.
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