unchain

unchain
unchain (v.) 1580s, from UN- (Cf. un-) (2) "opposite of" + CHAIN (Cf. chain) (v.). Figurative sense of "to liberate" is recorded from 1793. Related: Unchained; unchaining.

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  • Unchain — Un*chain , v. t. [1st pref. un + chain.] To free from chains or slavery; to let loose. Prior. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • unchain — index break (separate), disencumber, disengage, disenthrall, dissociate, free, liberate, parole …   Law dictionary

  • unchain — [spelling only] …   English World dictionary

  • unchain — transitive verb Date: 1582 to free by or as if by removing a chain ; set loose < unchain workers from their desks > …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • Unchain My Heart — can refer to:* Unchain My Heart (song) (1962), song by Ray Charles * Unchain My Heart (album) (1987), album by Joe Cocker …   Wikipedia

  • Unchain My Heart (album) — Infobox Album | Name = Unchain My Heart Type = Album Artist = Joe Cocker Released = October 1987 Recorded = 1987 Genre = Rock Length = 42:30 Label = Capitol Records Producer = Charlie Midnight/Dan Hartman Reviews = *Allmusic rating|2|5… …   Wikipedia

  • Unchain My Heart (song) — Infobox Single Name = Unchain My Heart Artist = Ray Charles from Album = B side = But on the Other Hand Baby Released = November, 1961 Format …   Wikipedia

  • unchain — unchainable, adj. /un chayn /, v.t. to free from or as if from chains; set free. [1575 85; UN 2 + CHAIN] * * * …   Universalium

  • unchain — verb To remove chains from; to free; to liberate. See Also: catena, chain …   Wiktionary

  • unchain — Synonyms and related words: cast off, detach, discharge, disengage, doff, emancipate, free, liberate, loose, loosen, manumit, release, remove, take off, unbar, unbind, unbolt, unbridle, unbuckle, unbutton, uncage, unclasp, undo, unfasten,… …   Moby Thesaurus

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