acoplar

Senses

1. 1.

   to couple, to attach, to connect

   to join two things together physically or mechanically

2. 2.

   to dock

   to connect spacecraft or vessels together

3. 3.

   to pair, to match

   to bring together compatible elements or components

Examples

• "O técnico conseguiu acoplar o novo equipamento ao sistema existente."

  The technician managed to attach the new equipment to the existing system.

• "A nave espacial vai acoplar na estação internacional amanhã."

  The spacecraft will dock at the international station tomorrow.

• "Precisamos acoplar esses dois vagões antes de partir."

  We need to couple these two train cars before departing.

Usage

Common in technical and mechanical contexts. Frequently used with prepositions "a" or "em" (acoplar algo a/em algo). The reflexive form "acoplar-se" is also common, especially when describing automatic or mutual coupling.