free up
Related to free up: Freed up
free up
1. To cause someone or something to become available or no longer devoted to a particular obligation. A noun or pronoun can be used between "free" and "up." Whew, having that meeting canceled frees up the rest of my afternoon. If you're going to watch the kids, then that frees me up to get some errands done.
2. To become available or no longer devoted to a particular obligation. My schedule is booked solid for the next few weeks, but I'll let you know if anything frees up.
See also: free, up
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
free up
v.
To make something available that was previously occupied or in use: A few passengers decided to take the next bus, which freed up seats for my friend and me. Connecting my computer to a separate network connection has freed my phone line up.
See also: free, up
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
- identify with
- not do (someone or oneself) any favors
- adapt (something) to (something)
- adapt to
- rescue from
- rescue from (someone or something)
- attune to
- ask back
- orient to
- orient to (something)