Definitions

1. verb

to set free from confinement, restriction, or oppressive conditions

“The protesters marched to liberate the city from the oppressive regime.”

2. verb

to release or free from something that restrains or confines

“The fire fighters worked to liberate the trapped people from the burning building.”

3. noun

the act of setting free or releasing from confinement or restriction

“The liberation of the prisoners was a major victory for human rights activists.”

4. noun

a period of freedom from oppressive conditions or rule

“The liberation of France from German occupation was a major event in World War II.”