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UNLEASH Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com Synonyms unleash American [uhn- leesh ] / ʌnˈliʃ / verb (used with object) to release from or as if from a leash ; set loose to pursue or run at will. to abandon control of. to unleash his fury. unleash British / ʌnˈliːʃ / verb to release from or as if from a leash to free from restraint or control "Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Etymology Origin of unleash First recorded in 1665–75; un- 2 + leash Explanation When you remove your dog's leash so she can run wildly across the beach, you unleash her — you set her loose. And when you unleash a storm of insults against your brother, you allow them to flow freely from your lips. There are two ways to use the verb unleash . Literally, it means "set loose," like when a police officer unleashes her trained dog to sniff luggage for illegal drugs, or a farmer unleashes her llama after moving it into a pen. Figuratively, you can unleash all kinds of emotions, forces, opinions, and actions. Unhappy citizens might unleash a series of high-profile protests, or a barrage of shouted demands, for example. Keep Reading on Vocabulary.com Vocabulary lists containing unleash myPerspectives 8.4 Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide! Across So Many Seas Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use! Vocabulary from Readings 5, Unit 2 Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time! Example Sentences Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com. The Reform chief insisted his party would "unleash Scotland's potential" by growing the economy. From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026 Critics built a website that argued, among other things, that the project would unleash dangerous electromagnetic radiation. From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026 That should eventually unleash new stock market highs. From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026 In Southern California, strong El Niños increase the likelihood of wet winters that replenish water supplies and tamp down wildfire risk but can also unleash flooding, debris flows and coastal erosion. From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026 ‘Father, can’t you unleash the winds to send our ship back?’ From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023 Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.