release from confinement or slavery

they were freed from jail

remove something undesirable or restrictive from

his inheritance freed him from financial constraints

free your body of excess tension

make available for a particular purpose

we are freeing management time for alternative work

this will free up funds for development elsewhere

able to act or be done as one wishes; not under the control of another

I have no ambitions other than to have a happy life and be free

a free choice

not or no longer confined or imprisoned

the researchers set the birds free

police were forced to let him walk free

not subject to engagements or obligations

she spent her free time shopping

not subject to or affected by (something undesirable)

our salsas are free of preservatives

given or available without charge

free healthcare

using or expending something without restraint; lavish

she was always free with her money

(of literature or music) not observing the normal conventions of style or form

(of the wind) blowing from a favourable direction to the side or aft of a vessel