Meaning of the word declassify in English

What does declassify mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

declassify

US /ˌdiːˈklæs.ə.faɪ/
UK /ˌdiːˈklæs.ɪ.faɪ/
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Verb

to officially declare that information is no longer secret

Example:
The government decided to declassify the documents after fifty years.
There is pressure on the agency to declassify the files related to the incident.