decouple

verb

de·​cou·​ple (ˌ)dē-ˈkə-pəl How to pronounce decouple (audio)
decoupled; decoupling; decouples
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transitive verb

: to eliminate the interrelationship of : separate

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Examples of decouple in a Sentence

to have a fruitful discussion, we need to decouple fact from opinion
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And its separation from Starz has been viewed by analysts as a way to decouple its fortunes from the flagging TV business, while also positioning itself as an attractive target for a potential buyer. — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026 Future research will focus on refining decoupling molecules, integrating tandem cell designs, and scaling production for roll-to-roll manufacturing. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026 Paired with battery storage and control software, a solid-state transformer can combine the work of multiple devices to act as a buffer or shock absorber, helping to decouple the chaotic appetite of AI chips from the utility’s need for stability. — Alex Pasternack, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026 The question here is no longer whether routine HR tasks can be automated, but whether a lean enterprise can entirely decouple structural governance from human oversight. — Syed Ahmad, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for decouple

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of decouple was in 1938

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“Decouple.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decouple. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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