liberate

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de poner en libertad a alguien o algo de una prisión, esclavitud u opresión, o de liberar algo de una atadura o restricción.

A verb used to indicate the act of setting someone or something free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression.

1. Grant equal rightsB2formalpolitical

   To give equal rights and opportunities to a group that has been disadvantaged, such as women or minorities.

   emancipar

   • The movement aimed to liberate women from traditional roles.
   • New laws were passed to liberate minority communities.
   • Education is a powerful tool to liberate oppressed groups.

   Sinónimosemancipateenfranchisefreereleaseset free

   Antónimosdiscriminateenslaveoppresssubjugatesuppress

2. Free from confinementB1formal

   To set someone free from imprisonment, captivity, or physical restraint.

   Liberar de confinamiento

   • The soldiers liberated the prisoners of war.
   • The hostages were liberated after a long negotiation.
   • They worked to liberate the animals from the small cages.

   Sinónimosemancipatefreelet outreleaserescueset freeunchain

   Antónimoscaptureconfineenslaveimprisonincarcerate

3. Grant freedomB2formalpolitical

   To release someone from a state of oppression, control, or restriction.

   liberar

   • The revolution sought to liberate the country from dictatorship.
   • She felt liberated after leaving her stressful job.
   • Art can liberate the mind from conventional thinking.

   Sinónimosdeliveremancipatefreereleaseset freeunchain

   Antónimoscaptureconfineenslaveimprisonoppresssubjugate

4. Release gas or energyC1formalscientific

   To release a gas or energy as a result of a chemical reaction or physical decomposition.

   liberar gas o energía

   • The reaction liberates a significant amount of heat.
   • When the compound decomposes, it liberates oxygen gas.
   • The process liberates energy stored in the chemical bonds.

   Sinónimosdischargeemitevolvegive offrelease