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Definition free in British English

free verb

[transitive] verb
/friː/
1

to let someone leave a prison or a place where they have been forced to stay

Example

Amnesty International works to free political prisoners.

Example

The hostages were freed unharmed.

Synonyms and related words
bail bail out bind over
2

to help someone to get out of a place

Example

Rescuers managed to free the trapped climbers.

Example

They helped free the injured driver from the wreckage.

Synonyms and related words
let out release untie
3

to remove something unpleasant that affects someone or limits their behaviour

Example

Steps will be taken to free the media from government control.

Example

He has been freed of direct responsibility for his staff.

Synonyms and related words
let out release untie
4

to make someone or something available to be used for something else

Example

By scrapping this scheme, the government has freed vital resources.

Example

We need to free more police officers for street duties.

Example

A classroom assistant frees teachers to concentrate on teaching.

Synonyms and related words
give present hand
Definition free in British English

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