de-cou-ple | \ (ˌ)dē-ˈkə-pəl \
verb
intransitive verb
1 : To formally end a romantic
relationship or
marriage while maintaining a shared domestic life, social circle, or public presence.
2 : To transition from a romantic partnership to a
platonic co-existence without a physical or social separation.
noun
1 : A pair of former romantic partners who continue to live together or frequently socialize as a unit.