unshackle (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ʌnˈʃækəl/
Definition
To free someone or something from restraint or restriction.
Examples
The new policy aims to unshackle small businesses from excessive regulations.
She felt unshackled from her past mistakes and ready to start anew.
The artist's creativity was unshackled by the lack of external pressure.
How to Use unshackle
- unshackle someone/something (phrasal verb)
- To free someone or something from restraint or restriction. — "The government promised to unshackle the economy from burdensome regulations."
- unshackle from (prepositional phrase)
- To free oneself or something from a specific constraint or burden. — "She felt unshackled from her responsibilities after retiring."
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