Advertisement

Advertisement

untether

[ uhn-teth-er ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to release from a tether:

    to untether a horse.



Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of untether1

First recorded in 1765–75; un- 2 + tether

Discover More

Example Sentences

The innovation potentially untethers quantum sensors from that energy need.

When we untether bisexual people from their own past, we obscure the ways in which bisexuality is a cornerstone of the human experience.

From Time

Pieces that, ironically, untether women from their devices while keeping them connected.

However it plays out, Axelrod is unlikely to untether himself from Obama anytime soon.

Scarcely had the men time to untether and spring upon their horses, when the sentry galloped headlong into the camp.

Advertisement

Word of the Day

inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

Meaning and examples

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


untesteduntethered