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Definition couple in British English

couple verb

verb
/ˈkʌp(ə)l/
1

if one thing is coupled with another, they are combined and produce a particular effect

Example

Her intelligence, coupled with her experience, makes her a perfect candidate for the job.

Example

The weather, coupled with the fact that the trains were on strike, meant that few reporters turned up.

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2

if one vehicle or part of a machine is coupled to another, they are joined so that they work together

Example

Two computer processors can be coupled.

Example

A trailer was coupled to the tractor.

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3

when animals couple, they have sex

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Definition couple in British English