Unhitch (verb)

To release or remove from a hitching post or from being attached or fastened.

Origin:

The word unhitch is formed from the prefix "un" meaning to release or remove and the root word "hitch" meaning to attach or fasten.

Examples:

1. I had to unhitch the horse from the carriage before I could drive it away.
2. The farmer unhitched the plow from the tractor before going home.
3. I unhitched the boat from the dock before heading out to sea.
4. He unhitched the trailer from his truck before going on a road trip.
5. I unhitched the bicycle from the post and started riding home.