unanchor
/ʌnˈæŋkər/
verb
- To release or detach something from a fixed position or anchor.
- The crew had to unanchor the boat before the storm hit.
- We need to unanchor the tent stakes before we can pack up camp.
- She used a wrench to unanchor the heavy machinery from the floor.
- To free someone or something from a strong emotional or psychological attachment.
- It took years for her to unanchor her identity from her parents' expectations.
- Therapy helped him unanchor himself from past traumas.
- Moving to a new city can unanchor you from old habits and routines.