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unbind

verb
un·​bind | \ ˌən-ˈbÄ«nd How to pronounce unbind (audio) \
unbound\ ˌən-​ˈbau̇nd How to pronounce unbound (audio) \; unbinding

Definition of unbind

transitive verb

1 : to remove a band from : free from fastenings : untie, unfasten
2 : to set free : release

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Synonyms & Antonyms for unbind

Synonyms

undo, unfasten, unlash, untie

Antonyms

bind, fasten, knot, lash, tie

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Examples of unbind in a Sentence

She managed to unbind her hands. a newly elected democratic government whose first act was to unbind the nation's vast horde of political prisoners

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Its vistas, forests and canyons are branded in the nation’s imagination, an expanse where the soul is unbound across 450 million acres of public lands. Los Angeles Times, "Review: The American West is dying. Christopher Ketcham’s ‘This Land’ is a rallying cry to save it," 26 July 2019 The metal can unbind from sentiment in low oxygen areas, creating foul-smelling, yellow water, that’s expensive to treat. Mary Kilpatrick, cleveland.com, "EPA announces new program designed to clean up Great Lakes," 19 July 2019 The thought of bringing AI into an area where, by its very definition, the problem is unbound was really intriguing. Kevin Kelleher, Fortune, "IBM's Jeopardy-Winning AI Is Now Ready to Debate You," 19 June 2018 Trump imagines that America unbound, shaking hands or giving the finger, depending upon short-term interests and Presidential whims, will flourish among the other rogues. George Packer, The New Yorker, "Donald Trump Goes Rogue," 17 June 2018 Jesus descends and breaks down the doors of hell, unbinds the prisoners and leads the just to heaven. Greg Garrison, AL.com, "Did Jesus 'Descend into Hell' after his death?," 31 Mar. 2018 Most are private schools unbound by strict eligibility rules. David Whitley, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Montverde basketball is a can't-miss attraction," 28 Mar. 2018 Vauthier’s wines aren’t appellation wines, but simple vin de France: wines unbound by the rules of the A.O.C., made in a freewheeling spirit with the right grapes for the job. Hugh Garvey, Condé Nast Traveler, "Eating and Drinking Through Burgundy with Chef Ludo Lefebvre," 23 Mar. 2018 French president seeks to create pan-European political system His party, Republic on the Move, positions for EU elections Emmanuel Macron’s vision for Europe is unbound by borders, traditions and cultures. Helene Fouquet, Bloomberg.com, "Not Content With France, Macron Has a Plan to Take on All Europe," 22 Feb. 2018

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First Known Use of unbind

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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unbind

verb
un·​bind | \ ˌən-ˈbÄ«nd How to pronounce unbind (audio) \
unbound\ -​ˈbau̇nd \; unbinding

Kids Definition of unbind

1 : to remove a band from : untie
2 : to set free

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