freeing
/ˈfriːɪŋ/
noun
- The act of releasing someone or something from a restriction or burden.
- The freeing of the river from pollution took a decade of effort.
- Her freeing from debt came after years of careful saving.
- The freeing of the hostages was celebrated by the whole town.
verb
- To release someone or something from captivity, confinement, or restraint.
- The new law is focused on freeing political prisoners.
- The rescue team is freeing the trapped hikers from the cave.
- Freeing the birds from their cages was a joyful moment.
- To remove something that blocks or restricts movement or action.
- She spent an hour freeing the tangled fishing line from the reel.
- Freeing the stuck bolt required a lot of oil and patience.
- He is freeing the jammed drawer by wiggling it gently.
- To make something available or accessible by removing obstacles or restrictions.
- Freeing up disk space on your computer can improve its speed.
- The new schedule is freeing more time for family activities.
- Donating old clothes is freeing space in your closet.
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