n.
Pronunciation: ' k ə -p ə l
Function: verb
Inflected Form: cou · pled ; cou · pling \ -p( ə -)li ŋ \
Date: 13th century
transitive verb
1 a : to connect for consideration together b : to join for combined effect
2 a : to fasten together : LINK b : to bring (two electric circuits) into such close proximity as to permit mutual influence
3 : to join in marriage or sexual union
intransitive verb
1 : to unite in sexual union
2 : JOIN
3 : to unite chemically