Definitions

1. verb

to release or free something from its attachment or restraint, especially a horse from its harness or a vessel from its moorings.

“The storm forced the captain to untether the ship and set sail for safer waters.”

2. verb

to disconnect or disengage something, especially a computer or a network, from a source or system.

“The company decided to untether their remote employees from the corporate network for security reasons.”

3. noun

the act of releasing or freeing something from its attachment or restraint.

“The untethering of the satellite from its launch vehicle marked the beginning of its independent journey.”

4. noun

a state of being disconnected or unattached, especially from a source or system.

“The company’s decision to untether its employees from the corporate network led to a significant increase in productivity.”