unleash
/ʌnˈliʃ/ verb C1- To free from a leash, or as from a leash. · He unleashed his dog in the park.
- To let go; to release. · He unleashed his fury.
- To precipitate; to bring about.
He/she/it unleashes · Past unleashed · Past participle unleashed · -ing form unleashing
Verb forms
- Base form
- unleash
- He/she/it
- unleashes
- Past
- unleashed
- Past participle
- unleashed
- -ing form
- unleashing
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When the critical moment arrived, he unleashed a spectacular burst of speed, propelling himself past his increasingly exhausted colleagues.
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