libertar-se
[li.ber.ˈtar.sə]
verb
to free oneself, to liberate oneself
1. to escape from confinement, captivity, or restraint
The prisoner managed to free himself from his chains.
O prisioneiro conseguiu libertar-se das correntes.
2. to rid oneself of something burdensome or oppressive
She wanted to liberate herself from her toxic relationship.
Ela queria libertar-se de um relacionamento tóxico.
3. to emancipate oneself; to gain freedom or independence
The nation sought to free itself from colonial rule.
A nação procurou libertar-se do domínio colonial.
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