unfasten
/ʌnˈfæsən/
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Type
Verb
Meaning
To open, loosen, or release something that is secured, such as a latch, buckle, or garment.
He had to unfasten his seatbelt before reaching into the back seat.
The heavy iron gate unfastens easily once the latch is lifted.
How it's used
This means “open or undo”
- unfasten the buckle
“unfasten it.”
She carefully unfastened the buckle on her watch.
Collocations
- unfasten a seatbelt
- unfasten a buckle
- unfasten a latch
- unfasten a button
Synonyms
- undo
- untie
- release
- loosen