undocking
ʌnˈdɑːkɪŋ
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Definition of undocking - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
technologyRareremoval of a device from a docking stationRare
  • The laptop's undocking was smooth and quick.
detachment disconnection removal
2.
astronauticsTECH.departure of a spacecraft from a docking stationTECH.
  • The undocking was broadcast live from the space station.
detachment separation unmooring
3.
user interfaceTECH.detaching a user interface element from a fixed positionTECH.
  • The undocking of the toolbar allowed more screen space.
detachment removal separation

Adjective

1.
technologyRarein the process of detaching from a docking stationRare
  • The undocking laptop was ready for portable use.
detaching disconnecting separating
2.
maritimeRarein the process of being removed from a dockRare
  • The undocking ship slowly moved away from the harbor.
detaching unmooring
3.
astronauticsTECH.in the process of departing a space dockTECH.
  • The undocking spacecraft prepared for its journey home.
departing disengaging separating
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Origin of undocking

Old English, un- (not) + dock (to remove from dock)

Examples of undocking in a sentence

  • He struggled with the undocking of his phone.
  • The crew prepared for undocking at dawn.
  • Undocking occurred smoothly without any issues.
  • Undocking the panel made the design process easier.
  • The undocking of the menu bar improved workflow efficiency.
  • The undocking process took only a few seconds.

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  1. French:désamarrage, en cours de désamarrage, ...
  2. German:Abdocken, abdockend, ...
  3. Italian:distacco, in fase di sgancio, ...
  4. Spanish:desacoplamiento, desacoplándose, ...
  5. Portuguese:desacoplagem, desacoplando, ...
  6. Chinese:脱离对接, 脱离对接的, ...
  7. Japanese:取り外し, ドッキング解除中の, ...
  8. Arabic:فَكّ, قَيْد الانْفِصَال, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַסָּרָה מִתַּחֲנַת עֲגִינָה, נִיתּוּקִי, ...
  10. Russian:отстыковка, отстыковываемый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:від'єднання, від'єднуваний, ...
  12. Hindi:अनडॉकिंग, डॉक से अलग, ...
undock
ʌnˈdɒk

Definition of undock - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
user interfacetr.TECH.drag a toolbar away from its fixed positiontr.TECH.
  • You can undock the toolbar to customize your workspace.
detach separate
2.
technologytr.TECH.remove from a docking stationtr.TECH.
  • You need to undock the laptop before moving it.
detach disconnect unplug
3.
spacetr./intr.TECH.disconnect a spacecraft or boat from anothertr./intr.TECH.
  • The crew prepared to undock from the space station at dawn..
detach disengage
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Origin of undock

Modern English, un- (reverse) + dock (to tie up)

Examples of undock in a sentence

  • You should undock the menu for easier access.
  • He forgot to undock his phone from the charger.
  • Make sure to undock the tablet before packing it away.
  • The astronauts will undock the capsule after the mission.
  • They had to undock the boat before the storm hit.

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  1. French:détacher, déconnecter, ...
  2. German:abkoppeln, abdocken, ...
  3. Italian:sganciare, scollegare, ...
  4. Spanish:desanclar, desenchufar, ...
  5. Portuguese:desencaixar, desacoplar, ...
  6. Chinese:移开, 拔出, ...
  7. Japanese:ドッキング解除する, 取り外す, ...
  8. Arabic:سَحَبَ شريط الأدوات, فَصَلَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַסִּיר, לְהָסִיר מִתַּחֲנַת עֲגִינָה, ...
  10. Russian:перемещать, отсоединить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відкріпити, від'єднувати, ...
  12. Hindi:खींचना, डॉक से हटाना, ...

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