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 • Jan. 12, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2022

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 • Jul. 4, 2022

We relate faces to our identities, so when we’re masked, the anonymity we’re granted may allow us to untether ourselves from any ethical or social contracts we’d otherwise be beholden to.

From New York Times • Oct. 23, 2020

As the marvellous is the most enticing and the surest guarantee of harmonious numbers I have been endeavouring to persuade 381 myself to untether Fancy and to let her manage for herself.

From Life of John Keats His Life and Poetry, his Friends, Critics and After-fame by Colvin, Sidney