CEFR B2

freeing

verb (present participle)

Meaning

The act of releasing someone or something from confinement, restraint, or a burdensome situation.

Examples

The activists spent the afternoon freeing the trapped animals from the illegal enclosure.
He found that freeing himself from his old debts was the first step toward a fresh start.

Synonyms: releasing, liberating, unshackling, emancipating

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freeing (B2)

verb (present participle)

Pronunciation: /ˈfriːɪŋ/

Definition

The act of releasing someone or something from confinement, restraint, or a burdensome situation.

Examples

The activists spent the afternoon freeing the trapped animals from the illegal enclosure.
He found that freeing himself from his old debts was the first step toward a fresh start.
The rescue team focused on freeing the passengers from the wreckage as quickly as possible.

How to Use freeing

freeing someone from (prepositional phrase): Removing a person or thing from a specific constraint. — "She felt a weight lift after freeing herself from the toxic environment."
be freeing (collocation): Describing an experience that provides a sense of relief or liberty. — "Quitting that high-stress job was the most freeing decision of my life."

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