With reference to figurative or metaphorical ties, bonds, etc. transitive. To release; to free from something considered binding or restrictive…

transitive. To remove restrictions from; spec. to remove a speed limit on traffic in a specified road, area, etc.

transitive. To free (an industry, product, export, etc.) from licensing restrictions or regulatory controls; to deregulate.

(transitive) to free from regulation, esp. tariff restriction; to decontrol.

transitive. To remove a ban or prohibition from (a publication, person, group, etc.); to lift official restrictions on. Frequently in political…