unlink
/ʌnˈlɪŋk/
verb
- To separate or disconnect things that are linked or connected, especially physical objects like chains or links.
- He had to unlink the two chains before he could use them separately.
- She unlinked the trailer from the car and parked it in the driveway.
- The jeweler carefully unlinked the bracelet to remove a broken piece.
- To remove a connection between digital items, such as files, accounts, or hyperlinks.
- He clicked the button to unlink the image from the website.
- You can unlink your social media accounts from the app in the settings menu.
- The editor decided to unlink the two documents to keep them separate.
- To break a connection or association between ideas, events, or people.
- She wanted to unlink her personal life from her professional reputation.
- The study tried to unlink the common belief that stress always causes illness.
- It is difficult to unlink the two events in people's minds.
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