unfasten

verb
UK: /ʌnˈfɑːsən/
US: /ʌnˈfæsn/

  1. To open something that is closed or fixed.

    1. Unfasten your seatbelts, please, we've arrived.
    2. Could you unfasten the gate so the car can pass through the yard?

  2. To undo or release something that is fastened or secured.

    1. Can you unfasten this button for me? It's stuck.
    2. She had to unfasten her coat because the weather was surprisingly warm.

Synonyms

undo open release detach unbutton unbuckle
unfasten intransitive-verb

  1. To become undone or unfastened.

    1. The buttons on my shirt tend to unfasten easily.
    2. The strap of her bag started to unfasten as she walked quickly down the street.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unfasten" in English means: To open something that is closed or fixed., To undo or release something that is fastened or secured..

The phonetic transcription of "unfasten" is /ʌnˈfɑːsən/ in British English and /ʌnˈfæsn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unfasten": undo, open, release, detach, unbutton, unbuckle.

Example usage of "unfasten": "Unfasten your seatbelts, please, we've arrived.". More examples on the page.