unclip

Everyday

To unclip something is to open or remove a clip so that it comes loose or apart, like a seatbelt, a dog's lead or a hair clip. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and safety, children unclip their seatbelt only when the car has stopped, unclip a bike helmet, or unclip a dog's lead in the park. In stories, it shows a small action of freeing or opening. Phrases: «unclip the seatbelt», «unclip the lead», «unclip your helmet».

Examples

• Don't unclip your seatbelt until the car stops. tree →
• I unclipped the dog's lead and she ran across the field. tree →
• She unclipped her helmet and shook out her hair. tree →
• Unclip the lid to open the lunch box. tree →
• He unclipped his badge and gave it to the teacher. tree →
• The climber unclipped from the rope at the top. tree →

Note

Double p in the past: unclipped, unclipping. «Un-» means the opposite of the action: clip → unclip, like do → undo. Safety: in a moving car, keep your seatbelt clipped.