unjoin

He uses a small tool to unjoin the two wooden blocks.

Definition

1. Verb (transitive):
   • To separate or disconnect something that was joined: "unjoin" means to undo a connection or union, typically by removing a link or attachment.
   • To set apart: To cause something to become no longer joined or united.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • He tried to unjoin the two pieces of metal that were welded together. (To separate the welded pieces.)
  • The technician had to unjoin the cables before repairing the device. (To disconnect the cables.)
  • It is difficult to unjoin a strong adhesive bond without breaking the materials. (To undo a glued connection.)

Advanced Usage

• "to unjoin from": to separate oneself or something from a group or association.

  • She decided to unjoin from the committee after the disagreement. (To withdraw membership from the group.)

• "unjoinable" (adjective): incapable of being separated or disconnected.

  • The parts were so tightly fused that they were effectively unjoinable. (Not possible to separate.)

Variants and Related Words

• Unjoined (adjective): not joined; separated.

  • The unjoined ends of the rope hung loose. (The ends were not connected.)

• Unjoining (noun/verb form): the act of separating.

  • The unjoining of the two companies was a lengthy legal process. (The process of disconnection.)

Synonyms

• Disconnect: to break the connection of something.
• Detach: to separate something from a larger object.
• Separate: to cause to move apart.
• Disjoin: to disconnect or separate (formal).

Antonyms

• Join: to connect or fasten together.
• Attach: to fasten or affix.
• Unite: to bring together into a single entity.

Phrasal Verbs

• Unjoin from: to leave or detach from a group or system.
  • I need to unjoin from this mailing list. (To remove oneself from the list.)

Related Idioms