unyoke
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ʌnˈjoʊk/
KK: /ʌnˈjoʊk/
intransitive verb
Definition
To stop being connected or bound by a yoke, which is a wooden beam used to join two animals together for work.
Example
After a long day of plowing, the farmer decided to unyoke the oxen and let them rest.
Tense Forms
Past: unyoked
Past Participle: unyoked
Conversation
After a long day at work, I just want to unyoke from all my responsibilities.
I totally get that! Sometimes you just need a break.
Yeah, it feels good to unyoke and relax for a bit.
Absolutely! Let's plan a fun weekend to recharge.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
detach
release
unbind
Antonyms
yoke
bind
attach
transitive verb
Definition
To remove or free from a yoke, which is a wooden beam used to join two animals together for work, or to separate things that are joined or connected.
Example
The farmer decided to unyoke the oxen after a long day of plowing the field.
Tense Forms
Past: unyoked
Past Participle: unyoked
Conversation
I think it's time to unyoke ourselves from all that stress we've been carrying.
Absolutely! A break sounds really refreshing right now.
We should plan a weekend getaway to really unyoke from our daily routines.
Root Explanation
Unyoke → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not or opposite of) and "yoke" (from Old English "geoc", meaning a wooden beam used to join two animals together). The word "unyoke" means to separate or remove the yoke from animals, thus freeing them from being joined together.
Memory Tip
Think of 'un-' meaning not or to reverse, and 'yoke' as the beam that joins animals together. So, unyoke means to free them from being joined.
Visually Confused Words
upyoke
inyoke
yoke
underyoke