coupling

A device or mechanism used to connect two parts together, such as pipes, shafts, or electrical circuits, allowing for the transfer of power, motion, or signals.

ruУстройство или механизм, используемый для соединения двух частей, таких как трубы, валы или электрические цепи, обеспечивающий передачу энергии, движения или сигналов.esDispositivo o mecanismo utilizado para unir dos partes, como tuberías, ejes o circuitos eléctricos, permitiendo la transmisión de energía, movimiento o señales.frDispositif ou mécanisme servant à relier deux parties, telles que des tuyaux, des arbres ou des circuits électriques, afin de permettre le transfert d'énergie, de mouvement ou de signaux.deVorrichtung oder Mechanismus, der zwei Teile wie Rohre, Wellen oder elektrische Stromkreise verbindet und die Übertragung von Energie, Bewegung oder Signalen ermöglicht. Bezeichnet auch das Verbinden oder Koppeln selbst sowie eine Verbindung oder Verknüpfung.ptDispositivo ou mecanismo usado para unir duas partes, como tubos, eixos ou circuitos elétricos, permitindo a transmissão de energia, movimento ou sinais. Também se refere ao ato ou efeito de unir ou conectar elementos.zh用于连接两个部件（如管道、轴或电路）的装置或机构，能够传递能量、运动或信号。arجهاز أو آلية تُستخدم لربط جزأين مثل الأنابيب أو الأعمدة أو الدوائر الكهربائية، بما يضمن نقل الطاقة أو الحركة أو الإشارات. ويشمل أيضًا معنى الربط أو الجمع بين شيئين.

1. Connection or joining B2 formal

   The act of connecting or joining two things together.

   • The coupling of the two train cars was completed smoothly.
   • A strong coupling between the engine and the wheels is essential.
   • The coupling of the pipes required special tools.

   ruСоединениеesConexión o uniónfraccouplementdeVerbindungptAcoplamentozh连接arالربط

   Synonymes: attachmentconnectionfasteningjoiningjunctionlinkagetieunion

2. Relationship or pairing B2 formal

   A relationship or pairing between two people or things.

   • Their coupling was seen as a perfect match by their friends.
   • The coupling of the two companies created a powerful corporation.
   • The coupling of the two ideas led to a breakthrough.

   ruСвязь или параesConexión o emparejamientofrCouplagedeVerbindung oder PaarungptRelação ou parzh联系或配对arعلاقة أو اقتران

   Synonymes: associationbondconjunctionconnectionlinkpairingtieunion

   Antonymes: detachmentdisconnectiondivisionisolationseparation

3. Mechanical device C1 formal technical

   A device used to connect two shafts or parts together for transmitting power.

   • The mechanic replaced the worn-out coupling in the machine.
   • A flexible coupling allows for slight misalignment between shafts.
   • The coupling must be tightened to prevent slippage.

   ruМеханическое соединениеesAcoplamiento mecánicofrAccouplement mécaniquedeMechanische KupplungptAcoplamento mecânicozh联轴器arوصلة ميكانيكية

   Synonymes: adapterconnectorcouplerjointunion

• couplings plural form
• couplings' possessive plural form
• coupling's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of joining or linking two or more things together.

ruГлагол, обозначающий действие соединения или связывания двух или более вещей вместе.esVerbo que significa unir o conectar dos o más cosas entre sí, a menudo formando un par o un vínculo; también puede implicar asociar ideas o factores.frVerbe désignant l'action de joindre ou de lier deux ou plusieurs choses ensemble.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, zwei oder mehr Dinge miteinander zu verbinden oder zu verknüpfen.ptVerbo que indica a ação de unir ou ligar duas ou mais coisas entre si, geralmente de forma a formar um par ou conjunto.zh动词，表示把两个或更多事物连接、结合或联结在一起。arفعل يدل على ضم شيء إلى شيء آخر أو ربط شيئين أو أكثر معًا، ويُستعمل أيضًا بمعنى الجمع بين شيئين في علاقة أو اقتران.

1. Join or connect B2 formal

   To link or combine two things together.

   • The train cars were coupled together at the station.
   • The new software is coupled with a powerful database.
   • The two systems are coupled to improve efficiency.

   ruСоединятьesunir, acoplarfrcoupler, associer, joindredeVerbindenptUnirzh连接arربط

   Synonymes: attachcombineconnectfastenhitchjoinlinkpairuniteyoke

   Antonymes: detachdisconnectdisjoindividepartseparatesplituncouple

2. Associate or pair B2 formal

   To think of or treat two things as being connected or related.

   • The study couples exercise with improved mental health.
   • Her name is often coupled with success in the industry.
   • The artist couples traditional techniques with modern themes.

   ruСвязыватьesasociar o emparejarfrassocier, mettre en relationdeMiteinander verbindenptAssociarzh联想arربط

   Synonymes: associatecombineconnectcorrelatelinkpairrelate

   Antonymes: disconnectdividepartseparatesplit

• coupled past participle
• coupled past simple
• coupling present participle
• couples third person singular

Variantes phrasal: couple up