Unchain Meaning in English
word
ʌnˈtʃeɪn
uhn-CHAYN
ʌntʃˈeɪn
uhn-CHAYN
Definition
To remove chains from something or someone, allowing them to be free or move. It can also mean to free or release from any kind of restriction.
Usage & Nuances
Somewhat formal and often literal, but can be metaphorical (e.g., 'unchain your imagination'). Typically used for dramatic effect. Less common than 'free' or 'release'. Common collocation: 'unchain from'.
Spanish: desencadenar - desatarPortuguese (BR): desencadear - soltarPortuguese (PT): desencadear - soltarChinese (Simplified): 解开锁链 - 解放Chinese (Traditional): 解開鎖鏈 - 解放Hindi: जंजीर खोलना - मुक्त करनाArabic: يفك السلسلة - يحررBengali: শৃঙ্খলমুক্ত করা - বন্ধন মুক্ত করাRussian: освободить (от цепей) - расковатьJapanese: 鎖から解放するVietnamese: giải phóng khỏi xiềng xích - tháo xíchKorean: 쇠사슬에서 풀다 - 속박에서 벗어나게 하다Turkish: zincirlerinden kurtarmak - zincirleri çözmekUrdu: زنجیروں سے آزاد کرناIndonesian: melepaskan dari rantai - membebaskan
Example Sentences
Please unchain the dog before we go for a walk.
basic
They worked together to unchain the prisoners.
basic
She wants to unchain herself from fear.
basic
After years in that job, he finally decided to unchain himself and travel the world.
natural
You can't truly grow until you unchain your mind.
natural
The new law will help unchain small businesses from strict regulations.
natural