untether

American  

[uhn-teth-er] / ʌnˈtɛð ər /

verb (used with object)

1. to release from a tether.

   to untether a horse.

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Etymology

Origin of untether

First recorded in 1765–75; un- ² + tether

Example Sentences

Sarah Rice, an attorney for the state of Rhode Island, said at the hearing that the need to untether Revolution Wind was about ensuring energy, especially during the cold.

From The Wall Street Journal

The farmers and their helpers went into the fields armed with specialized shears, called loppers, to untether the plants from the ground and strip them of their leaves.

From New York Times

“People want to travel and have experiences, and hybrid work environments untether them from the office and give them the newfound flexibility to travel far more often than before.”

From Washington Post

Fortunately, Kalil had assistants with her and they managed to untether the reptile from her neck.

From Los Angeles Times

A far wiser strategy would be to capitalize on the moment to adopt policies that untether the U.S. transportation system from its calamitous dependence on oil.

From Slate