unleash

/ʌnˈleɪʃ/

Definitions

1. verb

to set free or let loose something, such as a wild animal or a natural force, from a restraint or control

“She unleashed her anger on him, yelling at the top of her voice.”

2. verb

to allow something, such as a person’s creativity or a natural talent, to be expressed freely

“The new policy aims to unleash the full potential of the employees.”

3. verb

to make something, such as a product or a technology, widely available or popular

“The company plans to unleash a new smartphone model next quarter.”

4. noun

an act of setting free or letting loose something, such as a wild animal or a natural force

“The unleashing of the bear was a mistake and it caused a lot of damage.”

Synonyms

  • liberate
  • release
  • set free

Antonyms

  • confine
  • constrain
  • restrain