Give free rein to (7)

I believe the answer is:

unleash

(Other definitions for unleash that I've seen before include "Set free from restraint, say a dog" , "Flee from restraint, allow to pursue like dog" , "Let free" , "Release from restraint" , "Let go" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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