unhitch

Disconnect the wagon

To unhitch is to unfasten or detach something that has been hitched—typically a horse from a post or a trailer from a vehicle: He unhitched the trailer and parked it by the barn.

Figuratively, to unhitch yourself from something is to free yourself from an attachment or obligation: She finally unhitched herself from that toxic relationship.

detach

unfasten

Release from attachment

unlink · disengage · unbolt · unlatch · unclip · unstrap · loosen · untie · unbuckle · unclasp

liberate

free

Without payment or restriction

unshackle · unbridle · unchain · untether · emancipate · disentangle · extricate · let go · set free · cut loose

vehicle

wagon

Wheeled hauling vehicle

harness · yoke · tow · horse · team · oxen · buggy · plow · draft · coach

Categories
Opposites
attachment/connection

unhitchhitch

Temporary difficulty or snag

hook up · couple · attach · fasten · connect

Family

unhitched, unhitching, unhitches

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G