Unbind

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈbaɪnd/

Definitions of unbind

verb to release from bonds or constraints; to untie or undo

Example Sentences

A1 I need to unbind the shoelaces before I can take off my shoes.

A2 She was able to unbind the knot and free the rope.

B1 The magician was able to unbind himself from the chains and escape.

B2 The contract had a clause allowing either party to unbind the agreement with 30 days notice.

C1 The therapist helped him unbind the emotional trauma from his past.

C2 She had to unbind herself from the toxic relationship in order to find happiness.

Examples of unbind in a Sentence

formal It is important to unbind the contract before making any amendments.

informal Can you help me unbind this tangled mess of cords?

slang I need to unbind myself from this toxic relationship.

figurative Sometimes we need to unbind ourselves from our past in order to move forward.

Grammatical Forms of unbind

• past tense: unbound
• plural: unbinds
• comparative: more unbind
• superlative: most unbind
• present tense: unbind
• future tense: will unbind
• perfect tense: has unbound
• continuous tense: is unbinding
• singular: unbind
• positive degree: unbind
• infinitive: unbind
• gerund: unbinding
• participle: unbound

Origin and Evolution of unbind

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'unbind' originated from the Old English word 'unbindan' which was a combination of 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'bindan' meaning 'to bind'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unbind' has retained its original meaning of 'to release from bonds or constraints', but has also come to be used in a more metaphorical sense to mean 'to free from restrictions or limitations'.