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Unleashing: meaning, definitions and examples

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unleashing

 

[ ʌnˈliːʃɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

release power

Unleashing refers to the act of releasing or setting free something that has been confined or restrained. This can apply to emotions, potential, energy, or any other force that can be controlled or held back.

Synonyms

liberating, releasing, unfettering

Examples of usage

  • The storm unleashed its fury on the coast.
  • He is unleashing his creativity through art.
  • The organization aims at unleashing the potential of young entrepreneurs.

Translations

Translations of the word "unleashing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 liberação

🇮🇳 छोड़ना

🇩🇪 Freigabe

🇮🇩 melepaskan

🇺🇦 вивільнення

🇵🇱 uwolnienie

🇯🇵 解放する

🇫🇷 libération

🇪🇸 liberación

🇹🇷 serbest bırakma

🇰🇷 해방

🇸🇦 تحرير

🇨🇿 uvolnění

🇸🇰 oslobodenie

🇨🇳 释放

🇸🇮 osvoboditev

🇮🇸 frelsi

🇰🇿 босату

🇬🇪 გათავისუფლება

🇦🇿 azad etmə

🇲🇽 liberación

Etymology

The term 'unleash' finds its origins in the early 16th century, from the combination of 'un-', a prefix denoting reversal, and 'leash', which comes from the Old English 'lasch' meaning 'to bind or tie'. Initially, the word was used in the context of loosening a leash that restrains an animal, allowing it the freedom to run or move. Over time, the concept expanded beyond physical restraints to encompass emotional, intellectual, and creative releases. The evolution in meaning signifies a broader interpretation of freedom and potential, where unleashing can refer to a metaphorical release of one's capabilities or the manifestation of power, whether in nature, society, or personal endeavors.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,530, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.