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to unbind

to unbind

3 6.4
To free something by untying ropes or cords
  • verb
  • /ʌnˈbaɪnd/
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  • The teacher will unbind the class's discussions to encourage more participation.
  • try to unbind

And as we do it, it unbinds this energy and lets it lets it flow.

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Examples

  • Unbind my sons!

  • We're going to unbind you now.

  • We love you, and we unbind you, Lily.

  • Do they have the power to unbind their chains?

  • And sometimes these things in nature, when they bind... ...they can be hard to unbind.

  • Embolden us to be the ones who unbind what you are bringing to new life.

    Blog text (18)
  • It was the spell to how to unbind her from her body.

  • After a while, I could unbind my right hand and forearm for short periods, let them hang loose, and use the hand.

    Academic text (1998)
  • - Unbind him!

  • Unbind her straps.

Synonyms

to untie
vsto unbind
91 1.0

Make a knot or lace loose by undoing it

is the general release from any kind of binding or restraint
to disengage
vsto unbind
82 5.3

To stop being part of or connected to something

is more concrete, mainly about freeing from physical restraints
to unhook
vsto unbind
35 2.5

To take something off where it hangs, like a coat or necklace

is a more general freeing from many kinds of restraints
to uncuff
vsto unbind
  • Jargon
17 8.0

To remove handcuffs from someone's wrists

is more general, covering physical and nonphysical kinds of release
to detach
vsto unbind
16 4.0

To come apart from something it is connected to

involves intentional action to free from a binding or restraint
to unlatch
vsto unbind
7 3.2

Open something by lifting or releasing a small catch that holds it closed

refers to releasing any binding beyond just latch mechanisms
to unchain
vsto unbind
6 4.1

Remove chains and other things that hold someone so they are free

is similar but not limited to heavy metal restraints
to unfasten
vsto unbind
5 3.4

To open something by undoing a button or zipper

is the broader act of freeing from any binding or restraint
to unshackle
vsto unbind
5 6.5

Free someone or something from limits and control

is more literal, focused mainly on physical unbinding
to unhitch
vsto unbind
4 5.7

To take off something that is attached to another thing, like a trailer or bicycle

is broader covering release from any binding or restraint
to unstrap
vsto unbind
4 3.9

To take off a belt or band that holds something in place

covers other types of bindings beyond strap-based ones
to unlace
vsto unbind
3 3.8

To untie strings that close shoes or clothing

is wider, applying to any release from bindings or restraints
to unclasp
vsto unbind
3 5.6

To open something held closed by a small metal catch or let go of something you were holding

applies more generally to freeing from any binding or restraint
to unpin
vsto unbind
1 4.1

To take a pin out so something is no longer attached

covers many fastening types, not only those with pins
to disentangle
vsto unbind
1 5.3

To free something twisted and knotted, like a cord

focuses more generally on release from bindings, not only tangles
to unloose
vsto unbind
  • Archaic
1 7.0

To make something less tight or set something free

is more specifically about releasing physical bindings or restraints
to untether
vsto unbind
1 6.6

To release something that is tied or fastened so it can move away

is similar but stresses release from any binding or restraint
to unattach
vsto unbind
1 6.1

To separate something from what it is connected to

is stronger, meaning active release from a binding or restraint
to unknot
vsto unbind
1 5.1

To make a tied rope or string loose so it comes apart

covers all releases from bindings, not only knots
to unclamp
vsto unbind
  • Specialized
1 5.1

To loosen or remove a clamp that holds something

is broader, meaning freeing from many restraint types
to unrein
vsto unbind
9.9

To take the reins or other ties off something so it can move

is broader, concerning freeing from many different restraints
to unloosen
vsto unbind
  • Archaic
7.2

To make something less tight or free it from something holding it

focuses more on complete release from binding or restraint
to unlash
vsto unbind
7.4

Untie rope or straps that hold something in place

is more general, applying to any form of binding or fastening

Antonyms

132 3.2

To tie something tightly with rope or string

Phrasal Verbs

to unbind the keys
  • Specialized
7.9

Remove actions from keyboard or controller keys so you can set new ones

How Bound

to secure
347 3.3
to tie
923 1.0
to unbind
3 6.4
to loosen
88 1.0

Surface Forms

unbind infinitive
unbinding present participle
unbinds third person singular
unbound past
unbound past participle

Morphology

unbind = bind (transparent) = un + bind

The meaning is directly derived from 'bind' with the prefix 'un-' indicating reversal.

Etymology

The word unbind is made of un- meaning 'not' or 'undo' and bind meaning 'to tie'. So, to unbind is to 'untie' or free something that was held or tied.