couple on
Definition
- Verb:
- To link or connect together: The verb "couple on" means to join, attach, or connect two or more things, often to form a functional unit or association.
Usage
- "Couple on" is a transitive phrasal verb. It requires a direct object (the things being connected).
- It is often used in technical, mechanical, or formal contexts to describe the act of linking components, ideas, or systems.
- The preposition "on" in this phrasal verb can imply attaching something to an existing system or structure.
Examples
- Verb:
- The engineer will couple the new module on the main system. (The engineer will attach the new module to the main system.)
- We need to couple these two concepts on a single framework for clarity. (We need to link these two concepts within a single framework for clarity.)
- Can you couple the trailer on the truck? (Can you connect the trailer to the truck?)
Advanced Usage
- "to be coupled on": This passive form describes something that has been linked or attached.
- The new protocol is coupled on the existing network infrastructure. (The new protocol is linked to the existing network infrastructure.)
Variants and Related Words
- Couple (verb): To join or combine. Often used interchangeably, though "couple on" can emphasize attachment to a specific point.
- Coupling (noun): A device or mechanism that connects two parts.
- Check the coupling between the engine and the gearbox.
- Attach: To fasten or join one thing to another.
- Connect: To bring together or into contact so that a link is established.
Synonyms
- Link
- Attach
- Connect
- Join
- Fasten
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Couple up: To connect or link items, often pairs.
- Couple up the hoses before turning on the water.
- Hook on: To attach, especially with a hook.
- Hook the container on the crane's cable.
Related Idioms
Verb
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link together
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can we couple these proposals?
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