verb
unleash
uhn-LEESH
verb
1
To release from a leash or restraint.
"She unleashed the dog once they reached the open field."
2
To suddenly let loose a force, emotion, or effect.
"The announcement unleashed a wave of protests across the country."
"The new engine unleashes far more power than the old model."
How to Use Unleash
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo set something free so it can act at full force, whether that's a dog or an emotion or a reaction.
Common pairings
unleash a storm
unleash chaos
unleash potential
Word Forms
unleashed past tense, unleashes singular
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Etymology
From "un-" + "leash."