Unmold

To release something from a mold; to free or separate a shaped or formed object from a confining structure. This action often involves reversing a previous process of molding, such as casting, shaping, or creating a form from a pliable material. It can also be used metaphorically to mean freeing oneself or another from a restrictive influence, expectation, or traditional way of thinking, allowing for greater flexibility and independence. The focus lies on the act of liberation from a specific form or constraint, allowing for a new state or presentation of the object or subject. The act is a critical process for making physical products or altering mindset.

Unmold meaning with examples

• The baker carefully unmolded the elaborate cake, revealing its perfectly sculpted form for the first time. The careful extraction from the mold was key to the cake's aesthetic success. After the first extraction, the next step was to add the finishing decorations.
• To successfully unmold the jelly, the cook needed to dip the mold in warm water to loosen it. If too much time was spent, the jelly would become a liquid. A sharp knife was also used to get the jelly out of the mold.
• The sculptor delicately unmolded the clay figure, revealing its intricate details that had been hidden during the shaping process. This was one of the sculptor's best works. The next step was to fire the clay to make it into ceramic.
• After the company's acquisition, the new CEO sought to unmold the bureaucratic processes of the company. A major strategy was to create a new process that was not previously in place.