couple up
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Definition
Verb: 1. To link or join together, often in a pair or partnership: The core meaning refers to the act of connecting two things or people, forming a pair or a combined unit. It often implies a deliberate or functional connection.
Usage
- The verb "couple up" is used to describe the action of pairing or connecting items, ideas, or people.
- It is often used in technical, logistical, or social contexts to discuss combining elements.
- It can be used in both active and passive voice.
Examples
- Active Voice:
- The technician will couple up the train cars before departure.
- We should couple up these two concepts for a stronger argument.
- Passive Voice:
- The devices were coupled up to share data.
- For the project, students were coupled up to work in teams.
Advanced Usage
- "to couple up with": To form a pair or partnership with someone or something.
- Our company decided to couple up with a local supplier for better efficiency.
- Used in discussions of networking, relationships, or system integration.
- The software modules need to be correctly coupled up to function as one system.
Variants and Related Words
- Couple (verb): To join or link two things together. (A simpler form, often used interchangeably with "couple up" in many contexts).
- Coupling (noun): A device or mechanism that connects two parts.
- Decouple (verb): To disconnect or separate things that were linked.
Synonyms
- Connect
- Join
- Pair
- Link
- Unite
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Pair up: To form a pair. (Often used more specifically for people or animals).
- The teacher asked the students to pair up for the exercise.
- Team up: To join together to form a team.
- The two companies teamed up to develop the new technology.
Related Idioms
- In couples: In pairs.
- The guests entered the hall in couples.(Note: While "couple up" itself is not typically an idiom, it relates to the concept of pairing expressed in idioms.)
Verb
- link together
- can we couple these proposals?