1. the act of releasing a boat or ship from its moorings
Usage: nautical
2. the process of becoming detached from something that provides stability or security
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The unmooring of the yacht took several minutes in the rough weather.
• After the captain’s departure, the unmooring from tradition began immediately.
• The crew prepared for unmooring at dawn.
• His retirement marked an unmooring from his lifelong career.
• The unmooring of the sailboat was delayed by strong winds.
• The company’s unmooring from its founding principles concerned investors.
• She felt an unmooring from her childhood home after moving abroad.