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untethering

/ʌnˈtɛðərɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act of releasing or freeing something from a tether or restriction.
    • The untethering of the boat from the dock took only a minute.
    • The astronaut's untethering from the spacecraft was a critical moment in the mission.
    • The company's untethering from its parent corporation was a major news story.
verb
  1. To release or free from a tether or restriction.
    • The new policy is untethering employees from rigid office hours.
    • She is untethering the horse from the fence post.
    • He is untethering his phone from the charger before leaving.
Synonyms
releaseunfasten
Antonyms
attach