Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unhitch

verb
/ʌnˈhɪtʃ/
Definition
To detach or remove something that is hitched or connected.
Examples
  • After a long day of travel, he decided to unhitch the trailer from his truck.
  • The farmer needed to unhitch the plow from the tractor before taking a break.
  • As soon as they arrived, they quickly unhitch their bikes from the rack.
Meaning
To release a connection or bond, typically referring to vehicles or items that are tied together.
Synonyms
  • detach
  • disconnect
  • release