uncouple

US /ʌnˈkʌp.əl/
UK /ʌnˈkʌp.əl/
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1.

disconnect (something) from something else, especially a railway carriage or wagon from a train

:
The engineers worked quickly to uncouple the damaged carriage from the rest of the train.
He had to uncouple the trailer before backing up.
2.

separate or disengage (two things) that are joined or associated

:
It's important to uncouple work life from personal life for better well-being.
The new policy aims to uncouple economic growth from carbon emissions.