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Decouple (Verb)

Reduce or eliminate the coupling of (one circuit or part to another).

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Our engineer decided to decouple the high-speed circuit to prevent electrical interference with other components in the device.
By using an optocoupler, we are able to decouple the digital signal from the rest of the analog circuit.
The noise reduction technique involves a filter that helps to decouple high-frequency signals from the audio output.
To ensure electromagnetic compatibility, the designers had to decouple the antenna from the rest of the circuit board.
The goal of the redesign was to decouple the sensitive measurement circuit from the high-power switching circuit.

Regard as unconnected; "you must dissociate these two events!"; "decouple our foreign policy from ideology".

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

The researchers tried to decouple the influence of genetic factors from environmental ones in this groundbreaking study.
In an effort to increase economic efficiency, the company sought to decouple its production costs from its pricing strategy.
To understand the problem better, we need to decouple the symptoms from their underlying causes and examine each component separately.
The new policy aims to decouple the country's energy needs from its reliance on fossil fuels.
Economists have been trying to decouple the U.S. economy from the global economy to assess its internal performance.

Disconnect or separate; "uncouple the hounds".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

The company decided to decouple its financial dealings from its parent firm in order to maintain independence.
They had to decouple the cars to allow for repairs at the local train station.
Experts advocate for policies that decouple economic growth from environmental degradation.
The spacecraft successfully decoupled from the rocket after reaching orbit.
Efforts to decouple profit from healthcare resulted in lower costs for patients and reduced expenses for hospitals.

Eliminate airborne shock waves from (an explosive).

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Specialized linings can decouple an explosive charge from the surrounding casing to reduce shockwave transmission.
To minimize damage, engineers designed the new explosive device to decouple the charge from the surrounding environment.
The technique used to decouple an explosive from its target helps reduce collateral damage and prevent unintended consequences.
Decoupling the explosive material from its container using a custom liner proved effective in reducing airborne shock waves.
By carefully decoupling the explosive charge, researchers were able to minimize the impact on surrounding structures during demolition.