Unchain

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈtʃeɪn/

Definitions of unchain

verb to release or free from chains or restraints

Example Sentences

A1 I unchain my bike before riding it.

A2 The dog was happy to be unchained and able to run around freely.

B1 The activist worked tirelessly to unchain the prisoners of war.

B2 She felt a sense of liberation as she unchained herself from the toxic relationship.

C1 The key to unchaining yourself from self-doubt is building self-confidence.

C2 The CEO made a bold decision to unchain the company from outdated practices and embrace innovation.

Examples of unchain in a Sentence

formal The activists demanded to unchain the prisoners as part of their protest.

informal Can you help me unchain this bike from the railing?

slang I had to unchain myself from that toxic relationship.

figurative The artist felt unchained when he finally found his creative inspiration.

Grammatical Forms of unchain

• past tense: unchained
• plural: unchain
• comparative: more unchained
• superlative: most unchained
• present tense: unchain
• future tense: will unchain
• perfect tense: have unchained
• continuous tense: is unchaining
• singular: unchains
• positive degree: unchain
• infinitive: unchain
• gerund: unchaining
• participle: unchained

Origin and Evolution of unchain

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'unchain' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the word 'chain' which refers to a series of connected links or rings typically made of metal.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unchain' has retained its original meaning of releasing or freeing from chains, but it has also been used metaphorically to signify liberation from constraints or restrictions in a broader sense.