Definitions

1. verb

to remove or release the hitch or fastening of something, especially a trailer or a load

“After driving for hours, we decided to unhitch the trailer and take a break.”

2. verb

to free or unfasten something from its usual position or attachment

“The mechanic told us to unhitch the broken wheel and replace it with a spare.”

3. verb

to stop or release something from its usual or expected course

“The new policy was going to unhitch the company from its old ways of doing business.”

4. noun

the act of removing or releasing the hitch or fastening of something

“The unhitching of the trailer took longer than expected.”