1. to free from a tether or restraint; to disconnect or release from something that restricts movement or freedom

Examples

• The astronaut untethers herself from the space station to begin the spacewalk.
• He untethers the boat from the dock before starting the engine.
• The new policy untethers employees from rigid office schedules.
• She untethers the horse and leads it to the pasture.
• The software update untethers the device from its previous limitations.
• The artist untethers her creativity from conventional techniques.