ɪˈmænsɪpeɪt fɹiː ˈlɪbəɹeɪt luːs ɹɪˈliːs ˌʌnˈluːs release (gas or energy) as a result of a chemical reaction or physical decomposition grant freedom to; free from confinement grant freedom to The students liberated their slaves upon graduating from the university give equal rights to; of women and minorities