free

verb B2

Meaning

To free someone or something means to release them from confinement, restraint, or control, allowing them to act independently.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "free" with "freed," which is the past tense form.

Example Sentences

Can you free the documents from the locked drawer ?
Can you free the documents from the printer , please ?

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