unpair

/ˌən-ˈper/ (ame, mw)

unpair — verb

  • unpairpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • unpairs3rd person singular
  • unpairing-ing form
  • unpairedpast simple

1. to end a connection between two things or people that were linked together as a

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to end a connection between two things or people that were linked together as a pair, making them separate again

例句

Mert unpaired his earbuds from the tablet before passing it to the next student.

unpair + object + from + noun phrase

Nia unpaired the two Bluetooth speakers after the party so she could use one at home.

common in Bluetooth device contexts

同義詞
  • disconnect

    more general term; 'unpair' is specific to items that were matched as a pair

  • separate

    broader meaning; 'unpair' implies undoing a deliberate pairing

  • detach

    focuses on physical separation rather than matched status

  • unlink

    common in digital/software contexts; similar to 'unpair' but less common for Bluetooth

反義詞
  • pair

    direct opposite — to connect two things as a matched set

  • connect

    general opposite; pairing is one way of connecting

  • link

    general opposite; to join two items together

文法句型

unpair + object + from + noun phrase

unpair + object

用法筆記

Most common in technology contexts when disconnecting wireless devices that were previously paired via Bluetooth or similar protocols. Also used for separating people partnered in sports, dance, or activities, and for physical objects that were matched as a set.

常見錯誤

❌I unpaired the Bluetooth connection.
✅I unpaired the headphones from my phone.
💡The device is the object of 'unpair', not the connection itself.
❌I unpaired my phone.' (without specifying what from)
✅I unpaired my phone from the car stereo.
💡Use 'from' to clearly indicate which paired item is being disconnected.