Definition

To separate or disengage one thing from another, especially in a way that reduces their connection or interaction.

Example

The engineers decided to decouple the two systems to improve performance.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how we can decouple different parts of a circuit?

Yeah, it makes troubleshooting so much easier!

Exactly! It really helps to decouple the components when testing them individually.

Totally! I should start doing that with my projects.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Decouple → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "coupler" (from the verb "couple", meaning to join). The word "decouple" means to separate or remove the connection between two things.

Memory Tip

Think of 'removing' ('de-') a 'connection' ('couple') — that's why decouple means to separate.

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