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acoplar-se

[ɐ.kɔ.pˈlaɾ.sə]
verb
to couple; to connect; to mate
1. to join or connect two things together; to link
The train cars acoplam-se automatically.
Os vagões do trem acopla-se automaticamente.
2. to unite or join in a relationship or partnership
The two companies acoplaram-se to form a larger organization.
As duas empresas acoplaram-se para formar uma organização maior.
3. to mate (used for animals)
The birds acoplaram-se during breeding season.
Os pássaros acoplaram-se durante a época de reprodução.
Synonyms
unir-sejuntar-seconectar-seligar-seaparelhar-se
Antonyms
desacoplar-seseparar-sedesunir-sedesligar-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acoplar-se
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
acoplar-se
Standard usage; more commonly used in technical/mechanical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

acoplar-se a alguém - to team up with someone
acoplar-se com - to join forces with
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