past and past participle
Connected two things so that they worked or moved together.
The mechanic coupled the trailer to the truck.
The technician has coupled the pump to the motor.
American English
How to pronounce coupled
verb · adjectiveB1Very common word
KUHpld
/ˈkʰə.pl̩d̚/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of couple
Connected two things so that they worked or moved together.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
participial adjective
Joined with something else so that the two things are considered or work together.
The coupled systems exchange data.
The price rise, coupled with low supply, hurt shoppers.
Useful expressions
a small number, usually two
I’ll call you in a couple of hours.
Related words & forms
Before -ing, the final e is dropped: coupling, not coupleing.