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recouple

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //rɪˈkʌpəl//

KK: /rɪˈkʌpəl/

verb
Definition

To join or link something again after it has been separated.


Example

After their argument, they decided to recouple and work together on the project.


Tense Forms

Past: recoupled

Past Participle: recoupled


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you thought about how we could recouple the project ideas we had last year?
Sloth B
Yeah, I think that would be a great way to move forward!
Sloth A
Maybe we can set a time to discuss how to recouple them effectively.
Sloth B
Absolutely, let’s brainstorm some new angles together.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
rejoin
link
pair
Antonyms
separate
disconnect
divorce
Root Explanation

Recouple → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "couple" (from Old French *coupler*, meaning to join or link together). The word "recouple" means to join or link together again.

Memory Tip

Think of 'again' ('re-') and 'joining' ('couple') to remember that 'recouple' means to join together once more.

Visually Confused Words
couple
retrocouple
retrocoupler
decuple
couplet
coupler
coupled
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