to unfasten
5
3.4
- verb
- /ʌnˈfæsn/
:
desabrochar
- I finally unfastened my seatbelt and I grabbed Sophia.
- unfastened my belt
- unfastened her straps
- unfastened the buttons
Examples
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"Where are you headed?" Hammond asked, unfastening the leg and bending to stow it under the seat.
Fiction book (1994) -
With bare hands, she unfastened her helmet catches and tipped it back.
Fiction book (1996) -
I have unfastened the window latch... and we will return tonight after the club has closed.
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Clear reaches the tree and begins unfastening the dog's collar from the chain.
Fiction book (2000) -
Della became aware of the heat in her face and turned her attention to unfastening her coat buttons.
Fiction book (1997) -
With thick, clumsy fingers, I unfastened the buttons of my shirt and unzipped my jeans.
Fiction book (1990) -
"Sarcasm does not make you more attractive, Allison." Charlotte Elizabeth bent down and unfastened the leash from Miss Sylvie's collar.
Fiction book (2001) -
Della became aware of the heat in her face and turned her attention to unfastening her coat buttons.
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I finally unfastened my seatbelt and I grabbed Sophia.
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Clear reaches the tree and begins unfastening the dog's collar from the chain.
Synonyms
91
1.0
Make a knot or lace loose by undoing it
35
2.5
To take something off where it hangs, like a coat or necklace
21
1.3
Unfasten something that is tied or fastened
20
3.0
Turn something so a lid or other fastened part comes off
20
4.3
To open something by breaking or removing a seal
11
3.2
Undo the part that holds a belt or strap closed
7
3.2
Open something by lifting or releasing a small catch that holds it closed
6
4.1
Remove chains and other things that hold someone so they are free
4
5.7
To take off something that is attached to another thing, like a trailer or bicycle
4
3.9
To take off a belt or band that holds something in place
3
6.4
To free something by untying ropes or cords
3
5.6
To open something held closed by a small metal catch or let go of something you were holding
3
3.8
To untie strings that close shoes or clothing
1
4.2
Open something that closes with a small button, like a purse or jacket
1
4.1
To take a pin out so something is no longer attached
1
6.1
To separate something from what it is connected to
1
6.6
To release something that is tied or fastened so it can move away
1
7.0
To make something less tight or set something free
1
5.0
To open a gate or window by taking off the small catch that holds it closed
1
5.1
To make a tied rope or string loose so it comes apart
1
5.1
To loosen or remove a clamp that holds something
To untie a knot so it comes apart
To make something less tight or free it from something holding it
Untie rope or straps that hold something in place
To release a catch or latch, for example a seatbelt
To pull small nails or pins out of something
To take the reins or other ties off something so it can move
Remove a sail from a pole or rope that holds it
Antonyms
How Open
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word unfasten is made of un- meaning 'not' or 'reverse' and fasten meaning 'to make firm', like the fast in 'hold fast'. So, to unfasten is to undo or open something that was held tight.