uncouple
US /ʌnˈkʌp.əl/
UK /ʌnˈkʌp.əl/
1.
desacoplar, desengatar
disconnect (something) from something else, especially a railway carriage or wagon from a train
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The engineers worked quickly to uncouple the damaged carriage from the rest of the train.
Os engenheiros trabalharam rapidamente para desacoplar a carruagem danificada do resto do comboio.
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He had to uncouple the trailer before backing up.
Ele teve que desacoplar o reboque antes de dar ré.
2.
desvincular, separar
separate or disengage (two things) that are joined or associated
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It's important to uncouple work life from personal life for better well-being.
É importante desvincular a vida profissional da vida pessoal para um melhor bem-estar.
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The new policy aims to uncouple economic growth from carbon emissions.
A nova política visa desvincular o crescimento econômico das emissões de carbono.