1. to release from an anchor; to weigh anchor
Usage: nautical
2. to free from something that provides stability or security
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The captain ordered the crew to unanchor the ship at dawn.
• They decided to unanchor and sail to the next port.
• The storm forced them to unanchor quickly.
• She felt the need to unanchor herself from her past.
• The company chose to unanchor from traditional business models.
• He helped unanchor the boat from the rocky shore.