unpairing
Dissolving a duo
Unpairing is the act of disconnecting two devices that were previously linked, especially via Bluetooth: I had to unpair and re-pair my headphones to fix the audio glitch.
The term extends to separating any matched set: unpairing socks to sort the laundry.
Severing a connection
- decouplingRemoval of interdependence
- disconnectingBreaking an established link
- disassociatingMentally separating from surroundings
- unbindingAct of freeing
detaching · deregistering · deactivating · removing · releasing · disabling · uncoupling · unlocking
Breaking an established link
- unlinkingSevering a connection
- decouplingRemoval of interdependence
- forgettingFailing to retain memories
- removingTaking something out
resetting · disabling · clearing · detaching · releasing · deactivating · erasing · severing
Failing to match up
- separatingDividing into parts
- splittingDividing into parts
- dividingSeparating into parts
- sortingArranging into sequence
redistributing · rearranging · shuffling · reassigning · decoupling · isolating · singling out · breaking up
Romantic relationship's termination
- separationState of being apart
- divorceLegal end of matrimony
- estrangementEmotional separation between people
- dissolutionBreaking up completely
parting · split · uncoupling · detachment · disengagement · heartache · farewell · ending
unlinking
Severing a connection
- decouplingRemoval of interdependence
- disconnectingBreaking an established link
- disassociatingMentally separating from surroundings
unbinding · detaching · deregistering · deactivating · removing · releasing · disabling · uncoupling · unlocking · disentangling
disconnecting
Breaking an established link
- unlinkingSevering a connection
- decouplingRemoval of interdependence
- forgettingFailing to retain memories
removing · resetting · disabling · clearing · detaching · releasing · deactivating · erasing · severing · disassociating
mismatching
Failing to match up
- separatingDividing into parts
- splittingDividing into parts
- dividingSeparating into parts
sorting · redistributing · rearranging · shuffling · reassigning · decoupling · isolating · singling out · breaking up · disassembling
breakup
Romantic relationship's termination
- separationState of being apart
- divorceLegal end of matrimony
- estrangementEmotional separation between people
dissolution · parting · split · uncoupling · detachment · disengagement · heartache · farewell · ending · severance
unpairingpairing
Joining two together
coupling · joining · matching · connecting · linking
unpairingpairing up
Grouping into twos
getting together · matching up · hooking up · coming together · bringing together
pair, repair, paired, repairing, repairs, pairs, pairing, impaired, unpaired