"Unhitch" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Unhitch" Meaning

To remove or release the connection or attachment of a vehicle (such as a caravan or trailer) from its towing vehicle.

"Unhitch" Examples

5 Usage Examples of "Unhitch"

Verb

| Example | Meaning |
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| 1. She unhitched the horse from the carriage. | Removing an object (the horse) from being tethered or attached. |

Informal usage

| Example | Meaning |
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| 2. He unhitched at the last picnic we went on. | Remove oneself from a situation or company. |

Figurative usage

| Example | Meaning |
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| 3. Her job limited her career prospects, so she unhitched her expectations and pursued another path. | To abandon or discard a preconceived idea, plan, or goal. |

Idiomatic usage

| Example | Meaning |
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| 4. He unhitched his wagon and pulled over to the side of the road. | To stop or pull over (a vehicle) in a different spot than planned, commonly used in railroad contexts but applied figuratively here. |

Nuanced usage

| Example | Meaning |
| --- | --- |
| 5. As they left school, they unhitched from the traditional norms of their community. | Embracing a break away from tradition or societal expectations. |