freigegeben
Translation
released, approved, cleared, unlocked
Examples
Der Film ist für alle Altersgruppen freigegeben.
The film is approved for all age groups.
Die Straße ist nach dem Unfall wieder freigegeben.
The road is cleared again after the accident.
Die neue Software wurde gestern freigegeben.
The new software was released yesterday.
Grammar Patterns
((sth. is)) released/approved ((for sth.)) sth. is released/approved for sth. The film is approved for everyone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: allowed, approved, published; Antonyms: blocked, forbidden
Etymology
From 'frei' (free) + 'gegeben' (given). Literally means 'given free', indicating that restrictions have been removed.
Memory Tips
Imagine a gate being 'given' 'free' passage. This helps to remember the meaning of 'released' or 'cleared'.