unbundle

/ˌən-ˈbən-dᵊl/ (ame, mw)

unbundle — verb

  • unbundlepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • unbundles3rd person singular
  • unbundling-ing form
  • unbundledpast simple

1. to offer the different parts of a product or service for sale as separate items,

1.動詞及物C1
釋義

to offer the different parts of a product or service for sale as separate items, each with its own price, instead of selling them together as one package

例句

Tuan chose a bank that unbundles its service fees from the loan interest.

unbundle + [service] + from + [base price]

The mobile carrier now unbundles data and call plans so customers pick only what they use.

unbundle + [plans] to give customers choice

同義詞
  • separate

    more general — can describe any division, not just pricing

  • itemize

    focuses on listing each charge on a bill individually

  • break down

    informal; can mean dividing any total into parts, not limited to commercial contexts

反義詞
  • bundle

    the exact opposite — to combine items and sell them as one package at a single price

  • package

    to offer several products or services together as a combined deal

文法句型

unbundle + noun phrase

unbundle + noun + from + noun

用法筆記

Common in discussions of pricing strategies, especially in telecommunications, banking, and subscription-based industries. The opposite process is called 'bundling'.

常見錯誤

❌I need to unbundle my suitcase before the trip.
✅The phone company unbundled its calling plans.
💡'unbundle' is a business term for separating prices, not a synonym for physical unpacking.