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Decouple for Dummies

verb

pronunciation: di'kəpəl

What does Decouple really mean?

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Alright, so "decouple" is a word that means to separate or disconnect two things that are usually connected or dependent on each other. Picture it like unhooking two magnets. When things are coupled together, they rely on each other and work together, but when they're decoupled, they're on their own.

For example, let's say you have a toy car and a remote control. Normally, the remote control is coupled with the car because it controls the car's movements. However, if you take out the batteries from the remote, you decouple the two because now the remote control can't control the car anymore. The car and the remote are no longer working together because they've been decoupled.

Another way to think about it is like a train. Train cars are usually coupled together, meaning they're linked and move together. But if you decouple one of the cars, it's separated from the rest of the train and it can go its own way.

So basically, when you decouple something, you're breaking the usual connection or relationship between two things. It's like saying "you do your own thing, and I'll do mine."

Revised and Fact checked by Michael Davis on 2023-11-10 07:01:09

Decouple In a sentece

Learn how to use Decouple inside a sentece

  • In the past, people used to think that drinking coffee was always related to feeling more awake, but we now know that this is not true. We can decouple the idea that coffee equals energy because sometimes people feel tired even after drinking coffee.
  • Let's say you have an old video game console and you want to use a new controller with it. You can decouple the old controller from the console and connect the new one instead.
  • When you cook, you usually have to mix different ingredients together. After the cooking is done, you can decouple the flavors in your mouth by drinking water or eating something plain.
  • In a relationship, people sometimes feel pressured to always agree with their partner. But it's important to decouple your own thoughts and feelings from those of your partner and express yourself honestly.
  • In science, researchers try to decouple different variables to understand how they affect each other. For example, if they're studying how exercise affects weight loss, they might decouple the effects of exercise from changes in diet.