decouple
Americanverb (used with object)
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to cause to become separated, disconnected, or divergent; uncouple.
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to absorb the shock of (a nuclear explosion).
a surrounding mass of earth and rock can decouple a nuclear blast.
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Electronics. to loosen or eliminate the coupling of (a signal between two circuits).
verb (used without object)
verb
Other Word Forms
- decoupler noun
Etymology
Origin of decouple
Example Sentences
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Watch for the creation of new jobs and job descriptions that tap the coming flexibility, decoupling and flattening—most likely at brand-new, quick-on-their-feet companies.
“Diversification across countries would be much less helpful, as in 2000, global equity markets were unable to decouple from the U.S. market, with emerging markets in Asia actually underperforming the U.S.”
From Barron's
Ahead of boarding the plane on Tuesday night, Merz said Germany would continue its broader de-risking policy but that, "it would be a mistake for us to seek to decouple ourselves from China".
From BBC
He said that Germany sought a more balanced relationship with China but added, “it would be a mistake to link this with a decoupling from China.“
State said China had used a technique known as decoupling to muffle the register and evade detection.
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