unmoor

American  

[uhn-moor] / ʌnˈmʊər /

verb (used with object)

1. to loose (a vessel) from moorings or anchorage.

2. to bring to the state of riding with a single anchor after being moored by two or more.

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verb (used without object)

1. (of a vessel) to become unmoored.

unmoor British  

/ -ˈmɔː, ʌnˈmʊə /

verb

1. to weigh the anchor or drop the mooring of (a vessel)

2. (tr) to reduce the mooring of (a vessel) to one anchor

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Etymology

Origin of unmoor

First recorded in 1490–1500, unmoor is from the Middle English word unmooren. See un- ², moor ²

Example Sentences

At this stage, Essex Police said, there is no clear and identifiable footage of the person who unmoored the boat.

From BBC

But as Wall Street charged into the live-events business, venues like the Mirage have become increasingly unmoored from their underground roots, prioritizing expensive events for high-rollers.

From The Wall Street Journal

And he had a running feud with Earl Weaver since the two, an unmoored umpire and a fiery manager, were antagonists in the Double-A Eastern League.

From The Wall Street Journal

What Monday’s pessimistic AI report and its impact on markets really shows is how thoroughly questions about the future of AI have unmoored investors, said Michael Antonelli, a market strategist for Baird Private Wealth Management.

From The Wall Street Journal

How horrifying to think of all that capability and intellect, unmoored from a conscience.

From The Wall Street Journal