This is the 3928th most frequent Dutch word.
vrijgekomen
"Vrijgekomen" means "released" or "freed" in English.
Here, 'vrijgekomen' refers to being released from captivity or imprisonment.
De gevangenisdeur opende en de gevangene is vrijgekomen.
The prison door opened and the prisoner has been released.
In this example, 'vrijgekomen' is used to refer to time that has become available due to changes in commitments.
Na zoveel jaren van werk eindelijk vrijgekomen tijd besteden aan familie.
After so many years of work, finally freed time is spent with family.
Here, 'vrijgekomen' describes the availability of space resulting from renovation activities.