feel free

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feel free (third-person singular simple present feels free, present participle feeling free, simple past and past participle felt free)

  1. (idiomatic, with to-infinitive) To feel able without giving offense.
    The co-pilot didn't feel free to speak up to the pilot in the cockpit.
  2. (as imperative, with to-infinitive) You have my permission.
    While you're babysitting, feel free to open anything in the spirit cupboard.
  3. (as imperative, in response) You have my permission.
    "Can I take a look at the draft you've prepared?" / "Feel free."

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