frei|stellen
Translation
to release, to exempt, to grant leave, to make available
Examples
Er wurde von der Arbeit freigestellt.
He was released from work.
Die Firma stellt Mittel für das Projekt frei.
The company is making funds available for the project.
Grammar Patterns
((j-n)) ((von+3)) to release sb. from sth. He was released from work.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to release, to exempt; Antonyms: to hire, to obligate
Etymology
From 'frei' (free) + 'stellen' (to put, to place). Literally 'to place free'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'setting someone free' from their duties. You 'place' them in a 'free' state.