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unpair

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To change from a paired to a non-paired state.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: ambitransitive

Examples

  • Near-synonyms: disassociate; decouple, uncouple; dispair (uncommon)
  • He unpaired his wireless earbuds from his phone.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: disassociate, decouple, uncouple, dispair

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From un- + pair.