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entkoppeln
German → American English
American English
decouple
durch Trennung voneinander unabhängig machen oder voneinander lösen
The company plans to entkoppeln its energy production from fossil fuels.Use entkoppeln mainly in technical, economic, or abstract contexts, for example when two systems, processes, or variables are no longer linked. In everyday speech, abkoppeln or trennen may sound more natural depending on the context.
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Frequently asked questions
What does entkoppeln mean in English?
Entkoppeln means “to decouple” or “to disconnect,” depending on the context.
Is entkoppeln a technical word?
Yes, it is often used in technical, scientific, economic, or abstract contexts.
What is the noun form of entkoppeln?
The noun form is Entkopplung, meaning “decoupling.”
What is the opposite of entkoppeln?
A common opposite is koppeln, meaning “to couple” or “to link.”