Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
to let go of; to release; to drop
その指輪を手放すな。You must not part with the ring. to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to spare; to sell
to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go; to part with
to temporarily stop working
Also written 手離す【てばなす】、手ばなす【てばなす】