unbind

American  

[uhn-bahynd] / ʌnˈbaɪnd /

verb (used with object)

unbound, unbinding

1. to release from bonds or restraint, as a prisoner; free.

2. to unfasten or loose, as a bond or tie.

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unbind British  

/ ʌnˈbaɪnd /

verb

1. to set free from restraining bonds or chains; release

2. to unfasten or make loose (a bond, tie, etc)

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Etymology

Origin of unbind

before 950; Middle English unbinden, Old English unbindan; cognate with German entbinden. See un- ², bind

Example Sentences

The goal is to “create a situation where no one can unbind their ties,” said Narushige Michishita, a professor of international relations at the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies in Tokyo.

From New York Times

As part of their bids, the companies had also submitted unbinding offers to build three more nuclear reactors.

From Seattle Times

I am trying to unbind the knots of power that still have effects in the present.

From Washington Post

Taran sat up and began as best he could to unbind his legs.

From Literature

“If you would treat with me,” said Gwydion, “unbind me and return my sword.”

From Literature