What does "free up" mean?

To make (space or time) available.

What is a synonym for "free up"?

Common synonyms include: clear, disburden, disembarrass, disembroil, disencumber, disengage.

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Verb

1
To make (space or time) available. transitive
"Selling those old books freed up most of the spare room."
2
To make (a person or resource) available. transitive
"Retiring from work freed me up to write a novel."

"Selling those old books freed up most of the spare room."