untethers

/ʌnˈtɛðərz/
verb
  1. To release or free something that was tied or fastened with a rope or chain.
    • She untethers her horse from the post and leads it to the stable.
    • The astronaut untethers the satellite from the spacecraft for its mission.
    • The sailor untethers the boat from the dock before setting sail.
  2. To free someone or something from a restriction or limitation.
    • Remote work untethers employees from the need to commute to an office.
    • The new law untethers small businesses from excessive government regulations.
    • The artist untethers her creativity from traditional techniques and experiments freely.
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